Definition of agreenext
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as in to bargain
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action since we couldn't agree, we tossed a coin to decide the matter

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How does the verb agree contrast with its synonyms?

The words coincide and concur are common synonyms of agree. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

When would coincide be a good substitute for agree?

The words coincide and agree can be used in similar contexts, but coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

When might concur be a better fit than agree?

Although the words concur and agree have much in common, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of agree Netting Most experts agree that netting is the most effective way to physically prevent birds from eating your berries or ripening fruit harvest. Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 24 May 2026 Repeat-wearers Jennifer Aniston, Julianne Moore, Amal Clooney, Jennifer Lawrence, Kendall Jenner, Anne Hathaway, and Michelle Obama seem to agree, and so many coveted styles are on deep discount for Memorial Day with the checkout code SCORE. Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 24 May 2026 However, Iranian state media have cast doubt on whether the memo will even be agreed upon. Tim Lister, CNN Money, 24 May 2026 The former mayor of Arcadia, Calif., Eileen Wang, has agreed to plead guilty to acting as an unregistered Chinese agent. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for agree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
Verb
  • The second Eid holiday – Eid al-Adha – falls during the 12th month of the Islamic calendar and coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.
    Melina Khan, USA Today, 26 May 2026
  • Full moons that coincide with apogee are known as micromoons — the opposite of a supermoon — and appear about 12-14% smaller and dimmer than average.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
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  • A lot of the provisions specifically mention that the two sides will agree to bargain again later, and Rodriguez says having a procedure for future talks as the use cases evolve is key.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 15 May 2026
  • The middle class was built by strong labor standards and the ability of workers to bargain collectively.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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  • Bill Cunningham of Chicago, the state senator leading stadium negotiations, late last week admitted Johnson’s recent involvement had stalled progress.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
  • Even Russian President Vladimir Putin has admitted that the economy contracted early this year, while think tanks, bankers, and officials close to the Kremlin have been warning for months that a financial crisis is on the horizon.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 24 May 2026
Verb
  • To the extent that interest rates move without a corresponding change in inflation expectations, TIPS holders remain exposed to that duration, or interest rate, risk.
    Bill Stone, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
  • Much more rarely — in fact, corresponding exactly to the release rate of movies by visionary German director Valeska Grisebach — the brilliance goes bone-deep, emerging from an astonishingly new and strange filmic architecture.
    Jessica Kiang, Variety, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • The rooms Each of the 56 rooms is unique, blending the building’s industrial past with modern finishes and bright colors.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
  • As executive chef of The Guest House, Miller blends classic flavors with regional influence, and recently opened the newest location of the restaurant in Scottsdale, Arizona, after first bringing the menu to Las Vegas, New York City and Austin, Texas.
    Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 May 2026
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  • Switzerland voted to enshrine the availability of cash in its constitution, assenting to a push designed to guard against the demise of physical money.
    Bastian Benrath-Wright, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Moderna resisted, but agreed to provide test subjects with enhanced disclosures on its informed consent form, to which the FDA assented.
    Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Anthropic cofounder and head of research Chris Olah was in Vatican City when the pope released his encyclical this week to share concurring remarks.
    Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
  • Batter Will MacFarlane concurs.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Verb
  • These residents wander freely, interact with one another and the environment, form friendships, spark rivalries, confess love, marry and even have children.
    Jason Bennett, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
  • Castro is believed to have confessed to his guilt in audio recordings.
    Rob Crilly, The Washington Examiner, 22 May 2026

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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 30 May. 2026.

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