1
as in consensus
the state of being of one opinion about something
we were in agreement about one thing at least: that we'd never worked so hard in all our lives
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as in pact
an arrangement about action to be taken
we finally reached an agreement regarding a fair division of the housework
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as in accordance
a state of consistency
the amount in column A needs to be in agreement with the total receipts minus expenses
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Recent Examples of agreement
During Israel’s 1948 War of Independence, Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion reached an agreement with the Ultra-Orthodox community to exempt full-time Bible students from the army.
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Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The Teamsters announced on Facebook late Friday that their negotiating team has a tentative agreement for members to vote on, ending the strike and allowing next weekend’s Farm Aid concert to continue as planned at the U’s Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Trump’s Alaska meeting with his Russian counterpart last month resulted in no formal agreement or any discernible progress towards one.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 Sep. 2025
Last March, the banner signed an agreement with local film guilds to invest at least €480 million in French and European films over the next three years (€120 million less than during the previous three years).
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
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Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025
The Teamsters announced on Facebook late Friday that their negotiating team has a tentative agreement for members to vote on, ending the strike and allowing next weekend’s Farm Aid concert to continue as planned at the U’s Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
—Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025
Trump’s Alaska meeting with his Russian counterpart last month resulted in no formal agreement or any discernible progress towards one.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 13 Sep. 2025
Last March, the banner signed an agreement with local film guilds to invest at least €480 million in French and European films over the next three years (€120 million less than during the previous three years).
—Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
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Nearing the end of his career, White is considered the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) among quarterbacks, having attained eight championship rings, a number that is purposefully one more than the consensus real-life GOAT, Tom Brady.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
18 Sep. 2025
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From there, consensus should be reached with sales leaders and marketing leaders before spreading to the wider organization.—
Michael Londgren,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Republican and Democratic heads of a US congressional committee for strategic competition with China in July stressed their strong support for AUKUS, amid the review of the deal by Elbridge Colby, a top Pentagon policy official and public critic of the pact.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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Next season, the Mavericks icon will be a studio analyst for a new Prime Video show as Amazon begins its 11-year, $20 billion NBA pact.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement In the 1940s, the Department of Defense was given its current name, and department officials were titled in accordance.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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Taken in accordance with the instructions on the label and an appropriate diet and exercise regimen, GLP-1s are effective at lowering a person’s weight.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Grainy video from 1975 shows the late Musselman’s Minnesota Gophers team juggling basketballs, launching trick shots and dribbling in unison to the Harlem Globetrotters’ theme music.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Fans at various events sing his entrance theme song in unison upon his arrival to the ring, and sometimes don't stop singing for quite some time.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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Southern Living caught up with the veteran Hallmark actor during his first visit to Dahlonega, Georgia for the Christmas in a Small Town convention.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
20 Sep. 2025
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Democrats also are contemplating hosting a midterm convention, as the party looks to boost turnout and raise more money.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Chanel Chance Eau Tendre Body Oil features the same sparkling grapefruit-quince accord and gentle base of jasmine and white musk.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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These accords mark a new level of federal involvement in how universities manage the admissions process.—
Anna Esaki-Smith,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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But increasingly, the planet’s biggest pro clubs are signing younger and younger players to bigger and bigger contracts that deter their release when not required, either for fear of injury or fear of losing league games in their absence.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Sep. 2025
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While Banchero’s contract would meet one of the exceptions to the NBA’s salary cap, it still must be accounted for and does count against the club’s luxury tax thresholds.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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What sets us apart is this harmony of realness and refinement, where tradition meets sophistication, and where every visit feels like both an indulgence and a homecoming.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Andante cantabile offers benevolence tinged with shadow, its harmonies turning suddenly ominous.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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