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as in coincides
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 bargains
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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as in admits
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 corresponds
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 blends
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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as in assents
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 agrees
Jod begrudgingly agrees, and everyone boards the ship, with Wim and Fern manning the turrets, and Neel at the controls.
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Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Dec. 2024
Cheng agrees that there is a noticeable difference — both from a general industrial perspective, as well as cultural perspective amongst the AAPI communities.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Charlotte agrees to lead an art workshop at the priory if Graham will escort her to holiday locations around London for her new illustration job.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
The couple agrees to separate and split time taking care of their son, which gives her more opportunity to paint.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Not everyone agrees that capital gains tax shouldn’t be increased to raise public finances.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Bravo agrees and particularly doesn’t recommend buying into fashion items made from recycled plastic bottles.
—Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Jess Harrell, the founder of The Styled Domicile in Purcellville, Virginia, agrees that vintage casegoods are the way to go.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Yanfeng Ouyang, a transportation engineering professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, agrees that the technology is close to mass availability, but hopes some of the potential negative consequences can be curtailed.
—Mike Gagliardi, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 10 Dec. 2024
Cheng agrees that there is a noticeable difference — both from a general industrial perspective, as well as cultural perspective amongst the AAPI communities.
—Angela Lei, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Charlotte agrees to lead an art workshop at the priory if Graham will escort her to holiday locations around London for her new illustration job.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 8 Dec. 2024
The couple agrees to separate and split time taking care of their son, which gives her more opportunity to paint.
—Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Not everyone agrees that capital gains tax shouldn’t be increased to raise public finances.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Bravo agrees and particularly doesn’t recommend buying into fashion items made from recycled plastic bottles.
—Olivia Pinnock, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Jess Harrell, the founder of The Styled Domicile in Purcellville, Virginia, agrees that vintage casegoods are the way to go.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2024
Yanfeng Ouyang, a transportation engineering professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, agrees that the technology is close to mass availability, but hopes some of the potential negative consequences can be curtailed.
—Mike Gagliardi, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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This coincides with a number of important transitions.Big Think, Big Think, 10 Dec. 2024
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Beyond that, the plane is installing mood lighting that coincides with cabin activity.Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
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Finding the Right Team Richardson admits that liberation from her darker days took soul searching and accountability.Essence, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
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Still, despite his optimism, Vitale admits there have been difficult moments.Tim Casey, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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That data also corresponds with findings from the research firm Gartner, which estimated that in 2024 about 80% of all individual voice connections would be through mobile phones and 20% through landlines.Betty Lin-Fisher, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
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Despite public outcry and boycotts following the 2016 North Carolina anti-trans bathroom ban, this past year has seen bills targeting trans people's use of the bathroom that corresponds with their gender have come back to a concerning degree.James Factora, Them, 27 Nov. 2024
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Boy Smells’ fan favorite scent perfectly blends florals with rhubarb, cardamom, and papyrus.Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
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This captivating perfume blends the warmth and richness of indulgent rum with the velvety sweetness of suave vanilla absolute.Amber Love Bond, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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They’re designed with a high-rise waist, flattering stretchy fabric that conforms to the shape of your curves, and a trendy flare hem that shows off your shoes.Averi Baudler, People.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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That’s thanks to a layer of foam, which conforms to the shape of your ear (and seven different earpiece sizes).Emily Abbate, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
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Wilms acknowledges that the TV audience might want something slightly different from other YouTube platforms.David Pierce, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
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Comparisons to Silicon Valley, though, need to acknowledges key differences, according to Sherman.Dardan Pula, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Johnson concedes that having the world at our fingertips is incredible in some ways, but has found that going back to basics and silencing the noise has had a major impact on her creativity.Barnaby Lashbrooke, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Google now concedes distance working only in exceptional circumstances with repercussions on performance assessment and promotions.Anna Zanardi Cappon, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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“Agrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agrees. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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