as in consistent
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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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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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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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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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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
Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 May 2026
In the trailer, Zachariah appears to be an ally of Beth and Rip, agreeing to help the couple in their turbulent conflict with a rival ranch.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Tensions have calmed since then, with both countries scaling back tariffs and China agreeing to halt export restrictions on rare earths.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The return-to-office order was delayed one year last summer in exchange for unions agreeing to cuts to California’s payroll costs that were designed to help the state resolve a $12 billion deficit.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
For example, at the July summit, Starmer wants to conclude deals that would eventually remove some border checks for plant and animal products after agreeing to align with EU rules on food standards.
—Ian King, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Caceres and her child signed a form agreeing to be returned to Venezuela and was deported in late October.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Ceballos pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of disorderly election conduct in Comanche County court April 20, agreeing to pay a $2,000 fine and serve a year of probation.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
What few voters grasp is that such proposals always depend on the absurd assumption that the federal government would assist with the huge cost by agreeing to give the state a cut of federal health care funding.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Verb
Leeds saw no problem in agreeing a plan which eased him in and gradually built his minutes instead of, for example, throwing him into 90 minutes away at Arsenal on August 23.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 17 May 2026
In the trailer, Zachariah appears to be an ally of Beth and Rip, agreeing to help the couple in their turbulent conflict with a rival ranch.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Tensions have calmed since then, with both countries scaling back tariffs and China agreeing to halt export restrictions on rare earths.
—Joe Walsh, CBS News, 14 May 2026
The return-to-office order was delayed one year last summer in exchange for unions agreeing to cuts to California’s payroll costs that were designed to help the state resolve a $12 billion deficit.
—William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
For example, at the July summit, Starmer wants to conclude deals that would eventually remove some border checks for plant and animal products after agreeing to align with EU rules on food standards.
—Ian King, CNBC, 13 May 2026
Caceres and her child signed a form agreeing to be returned to Venezuela and was deported in late October.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Ceballos pleaded guilty to three misdemeanor counts of disorderly election conduct in Comanche County court April 20, agreeing to pay a $2,000 fine and serve a year of probation.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
What few voters grasp is that such proposals always depend on the absurd assumption that the federal government would assist with the huge cost by agreeing to give the state a cut of federal health care funding.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
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The president’s comments on Tuesday are consistent with earlier remarks about his administration’s approach to the war.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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But at least Netanyahu has a consistent strategic purpose for attacking Iran, which has for years been using its proxies to harm Israel and routinely calls for its elimination as a state.—
Marc Champion,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
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Hollywood’s actors and writers unions, after winning AI protections in bargaining with studios, remain concerned about the potential misuse of the tech.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
14 May 2026
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The nurses have been bargaining with the hospital for more than a year, according to the union, and have faced multiple unfair labor practices against union supporters.—
Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Paul took it on the chin, while admitting that the bad reviews stung.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
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The judge ultimately denied her request, admitting that no further filings from either party were needed before a ruling.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Nagatitan lived at a time when Earth’s atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were climbing, corresponding to high global temperatures.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Either way, the journey delivers an authentic Washington experience—blending mountain landscapes, water views, and small-town character into one unforgettable road trip.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
19 May 2026
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Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Switzerland voted to enshrine the availability of cash in its constitution, assenting to a push designed to guard against the demise of physical money.—
Bastian Benrath-Wright,
Bloomberg,
8 Mar. 2026
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The dynamics by category, though, are much less congruent, with the only category to jump double-digits being fragrance in the mass market while consumers in makeup, for example, seem to be trading up.—
James Manso,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Attendance has been lower in recent years, congruent with public sentiment, but team personnel appeared to outnumber fans this year.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
2 Feb. 2026
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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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