1
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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2
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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4
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
Well Both executives agree: AI won’t replace small businesses, but using it poorly could put them at risk.
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Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The United States and the European Union agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods yesterday, staving off — at least for now — far higher imports on both sides that might have sent shockwaves through economies around the globe.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
For her link-up with friends, Solange completely agreed.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
But both women agree that the recognition alone won’t sustain a career.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Kolawole Samuel Adebayo, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025
The United States and the European Union agreed to a trade framework setting a 15% tariff on most goods yesterday, staving off — at least for now — far higher imports on both sides that might have sent shockwaves through economies around the globe.
—Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2025
For her link-up with friends, Solange completely agreed.
—Essence, 28 July 2025
But both women agree that the recognition alone won’t sustain a career.
—Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
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The vote has coincided with efforts by Beijing to raise its military and diplomatic pressure on Taiwan.—
Jan Camenzind Broomby,
NPR,
26 July 2025
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The lawsuits coincide with a boycott announced this week alongside members of the Congressional Labor Caucus.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
25 July 2025
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Combined with inflation boosting home repair prices, the costs of homeownership are more than many people bargained for.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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And managing them came with more responsibilities than Niven bargained for.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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But at the following council meeting on July 15, the mayor took back his words and admitted his assumption that HealthNet Gaston was supposed to be in charge of organizing the cooling station was ill informed.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Aug. 2025
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Farley admitted Ford is a bit out of sync with some of its competitors, who have a full EV lineup.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
1 Aug. 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,
31 July 2025
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Those results would correspond to earnings growth of 14.2% year over year, as well as a 14% jump in revenue when compared to the prior-year period.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
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The interiors blend international polish with regional craftsmanship, pairing Austrian fabrics and restored antiques with discreet contemporary touches.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Electricity wins because EVs seamlessly blend thrilling performance and smooth, quiet power delivery.—
Mark Phelan,
Freep.com,
31 July 2025
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But even those who assent to most of his criticisms might balk at following Anderson to his final destination, which is to bluntly deny India much of a future in the modern world.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Foreign Affairs,
15 Oct. 2013
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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
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But in a concurring opinion, Kavanaugh left the door open to reviving a legal theory, mostly dormant since 1935, that prohibits Congress from delegating legislative power to the executive branch.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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On the bigger question of how the legal processes will now work, some worries were voiced even by one of the conservative judges who concurred in the ruling, Justice Brett Kavanaugh.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
28 June 2025
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Court documents state that Adams confessed to officers.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Gein, who lived in the rural Wisconsin community of Plainfield, confessed in 1957 to killing two local women and to digging up bodies from graveyards and using body parts and skin to make everything from trophies to lampshades.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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