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as in to coincide
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view
My husband and I agree on just about every aspect of child-rearing
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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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3
as in to admit
to accept the truth or existence of (something) usually reluctantly
finally agreed that the paint job was sloppy and would have to be redone
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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the robber's story didn't agree with the cop's report on the incident
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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as in to assent
to give or express one's approval (as to a proposal)
we'll have to get the author to agree to the revisions before the article can be published
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Recent Examples of agree
Which is stupid — and at least one Duplass brother agrees.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
The Kraken had agreed to retain 50% of Gourde’s salary, with Detroit taking on an additional 25%.
—Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
However, her comments section is now brimming with users agreeing, disagreeing and even naming their own least favorite N.Y.C. influencers.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
As for the question of consent, Iredale said people are allowed to agree to some level of physicality during consensual encounters, but there is a limit.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 18 Mar. 2025
The Kraken had agreed to retain 50% of Gourde’s salary, with Detroit taking on an additional 25%.
—Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
However, her comments section is now brimming with users agreeing, disagreeing and even naming their own least favorite N.Y.C. influencers.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 18 Mar. 2025
As for the question of consent, Iredale said people are allowed to agree to some level of physicality during consensual encounters, but there is a limit.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
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Her Forest appointment coincided with the hiring of Dave Long — former Forest boys academy coach and women’s football coach developer and talent reporter — as head of the girls’ academy.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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The purging of bureaucrats has often coincided with zealous announcements of a new golden age.—
Charlie Tyson,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
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That might have included attempts to use information about an attack to bargain with police for lesser sentences in other criminal proceedings.—
TIME,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
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The move follows an unfair labor practice charge filed by the WGA East against Leftfield on Feb. 13, alleging failure to bargain in good faith.—
Katie Kilkenny,
The Hollywood Reporter,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Trump administration admitted that lowering the cost of everyday goods would take longer than initially promised, but the president blamed Biden's policies' lingering impact.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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In 1876, the club admitted two Jewish women, Henriette and Hannah Solomon.—
Ron Grossman,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Hallucinations occur when your sensory perception does not correspond to external stimuli.—
Anna Choi,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Frosty Fusions will blend a customer’s choice of sauce with additional mix-ins for a custom flavor experience.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
10 Mar. 2025
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The collection blends Puma’s athletic roots with Smith’s high-fashion touch, resulting in apparel and footwear pieces that are both sporty and luxurious.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
10 Mar. 2025
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Jordan’s king cannot assent to Mr. Trump’s plan without risking the ire of different important elements of his country’s population.—
Ephrat Livni,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Ramaphosa assented to the law on Jan. 23 after five years of public consultation and parliamentary debate.—
Chad de Guzman,
TIME,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Town’s host Matthew Belloni concurred, suggesting that the speech may be a reflection of who Brody is.—
Martha Ross,
The Mercury News,
7 Mar. 2025
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Legal experts who spoke with CNN this week concurred: A pardon from a president would impact only Chauvin’s federal sentence.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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To Bitsy, Matty confesses she’s had a hard time making friends as an adult, which is why being close to Olympia has meant so much to her.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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Having just confessed to a Howard County cold case, the 77-year-old is already serving multiple life sentences for a string of decades-old Maryland murders.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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