1
as in coinciding
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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2
as in bargaining
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 admitting
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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4
as in corresponding
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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5
as in blending
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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as in assenting
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 agreeing
Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
In its letter agreeing to hear the case, the high court asked both sides to argue which tier of scrutiny should apply.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Wilkerson resigned from the state Senate in 2008 and spent more than two years in jail after agreeing to plead guilty to charges tied to a federal corruption bust.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
But Russia has ruled out agreeing to the presence of Western troops in Ukraine, especially those from NATO allies.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the Associated Press, Stern thanked Cohen for agreeing to the prank and also addressed rumors that have swirled about him potentially leaving SiriusXM after nearly 20 years.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The effort also includes designations of Clean California communities, with 30 agreeing to long-term commitments to zero litter and community beautification.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Likewise, endorsing the belief that a college degree is important for economic success is different than agreeing that the typical college curriculum equips students with essential job skills.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.
—Kff Health News, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.
—Cara Anthony, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
In its letter agreeing to hear the case, the high court asked both sides to argue which tier of scrutiny should apply.
—Taylor Seely, AZCentral.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Wilkerson resigned from the state Senate in 2008 and spent more than two years in jail after agreeing to plead guilty to charges tied to a federal corruption bust.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 9 Sep. 2025
But Russia has ruled out agreeing to the presence of Western troops in Ukraine, especially those from NATO allies.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
According to the Associated Press, Stern thanked Cohen for agreeing to the prank and also addressed rumors that have swirled about him potentially leaving SiriusXM after nearly 20 years.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
The effort also includes designations of Clean California communities, with 30 agreeing to long-term commitments to zero litter and community beautification.
—Amelia Wu, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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Internet reacts The unexpected find garnered serious attention on TikTok after it was shared last week, coinciding with the 24-year anniversary of the attacks, which saw nearly 3,000 people killed.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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In the previous three seasons of the best-of-three first-round series, coinciding with the increase in the playoff field to six teams per league, the Dodgers had always avoided it by being among the top two division champions.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Contenders for the leadership of Brazil’s right wing coalition are already emerging and are bargaining for Bolsonaro’s endorsement for being presidential candidates in the 2026 elections.—
Adriana Carranca,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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This can mean collectively bargaining with employers and negotiating wages.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Psychological safety research by Amy Edmondson has shown that teams perform better when people feel safe admitting mistakes and voicing concerns.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Gould pointed to a strong fundamental backdrop for Netflix, admitting that his prior downgrade of the stock was a mistake.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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In another photo, Cardi struck a pose in her thong bodysuit and showed off her backside (massive peacock tattoo, and all) while standing alongside her album's latest cover and corresponding box set.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Mecklenburg County online records on the state’s eCourts system do not show any corresponding case files related to this arrest.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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By blending emotion with function, this companion robot proves that the future of robotics could be courteous and cuddly.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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The nearly 25-year-old business organization declined to share the name of the affected company, but said that other members still didn’t have clarity on a consistent process for accessing the minerals.—
Evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
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Alongside his work in film, Redford has been a consistent advocate for environmental and political causes.—
Hannah Parry
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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These short stories about scientists working at the leading edge of climate microbiology reveal the vital role microbes play in our biosphere and climate system, and illuminate new possibilities for collaborating with these incredible natural chemists.—
Katherine Bourzac,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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After working as a corporate event planner for nearly a decade, Nate and Laura began collaborating in 2019.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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There's been lingering romantic tension between Crudup's UBA exec Cory Ellison and Witherspoon's anchor Bradley Jackson since early on in the Apple TV+ series, and despite Cory confessing his love for Bradley in season 2, things haven't quite worked out for them — yet.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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On Sunday, The New York Times reported that tens of millions of people are confessing secrets to AI chatbots trained on religious texts, with apps like Bible Chat reaching over 30 million downloads and Catholic app Hallow briefly topping Netflix, Instagram, and TikTok in Apple's App Store.—
Benj Edwards,
ArsTechnica,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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