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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 Both Cini and Walker agree that a hand wand or sprayer is an easy addition that adds long-term functionality. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 May 2025 The Florida Highway Patrol did not agree to an interview or respond to questions about the arrests sent in writing. Hannah Critchfield, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025 Earlier this week, Salesforce agreed to pay $8 billion for data management software maker Informatica, its largest deal since buying Slack in 2021. Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 29 May 2025 Voices Hiltzik: Trump and Vance are dead wrong — economists unanimously agree that U.S. tariffs are a tax on American consumers Sept. 4, 2024 Trump’s tariff orders betray the same inattention to detail. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for agree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
Verb
  • Miami-Dade County officials assure that the project remains on schedule for a 2027 reopening, coinciding with the theater’s centennial.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
  • Fit and fabric ensured comfort and style, coinciding with the brand’s attention to detail.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
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  • Medicine and equipment was stolen amid the fighting, so nurses have learned to bargain for it at nearby pharmacies.
    Sophie Neiman, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
  • The two unions have joined together to bargain, with negotiations continuing over the past week on issues like holidays, alternative work weeks, time off, health insurance and retirement plans.
    Staff report, Hartford Courant, 3 May 2025
Verb
  • The guards did not admit the visitors, who were wearing civilian clothes.
    Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
  • Perez admitted nailing an ace isn't solely based on skill.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • This name was given due to the corresponding farming season of picking strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 June 2025
  • In Tuesday’s corresponding move, the Sox designated pitcher Bryse Wilson for assignment.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • Clay County Southwest of Jacksonville, Clay County blends small-town charm and outdoor adventure in true North Florida style.
    Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 14 June 2025
  • Our omakase blends traditional Japanese technique with bold, unexpected flavors to create a modern, immersive experience that’s intimate and uniquely our own.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • The lead lawyer for the plaintiffs, Seth P. Waxman, a solicitor general for the Clinton administration, initially refused, but eventually assented after further criticism from Judge Reyes.
    Chris Cameron, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2025
  • China has built Russia’s defense industrial base, helped Iran provide Russia with one-way attack uncrewed aerial vehicles, and assented as North Korea has sent troops to fight in Europe.
    Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • In a concurring opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh said that all nine members of the Supreme Court agree that judicial review is available to migrants.
    Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
  • The more than 2,000 people who attended the 18th annual Community Science Night, a colorful assortment of hands-on activities, live demonstrations and interactive exhibits on April 25 at Santiago Canyon College, would happily concur.
    Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Verb
  • Investigators said Willis confessed to beating the woman in his car before dragging her into the woods.
    Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • In June 2024, Destiny R. Kley, 22, allegedly confessed to setting an arson fire in her kitchen, displacing 27 residents across three floors of the building.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025

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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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