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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2
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
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi was cautious in welcoming Trump’s executive order setting Japan’s tariff at 15% after the two sides worked out an agreement, much to Tokyo’s relief.
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Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
The agreement allows fishing activities by both states but does not mention aquaculture, leaving China to operate its structure in a legal gray zone.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In 2019, during the first Trump administration, the U.S. also suspended the trade agreement but it was lifted after a new agreement was reached, Jungmeyer said.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
The pair’s status as NATO members means each would defend the other if attacked, but the new agreement deepens cooperation, including further integrating arms exports, weapons development, and military doctrines, and a pledge to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
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Elaine Kurtenbach, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025
The agreement allows fishing activities by both states but does not mention aquaculture, leaving China to operate its structure in a legal gray zone.
—Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
In 2019, during the first Trump administration, the U.S. also suspended the trade agreement but it was lifted after a new agreement was reached, Jungmeyer said.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 22 July 2025
The pair’s status as NATO members means each would defend the other if attacked, but the new agreement deepens cooperation, including further integrating arms exports, weapons development, and military doctrines, and a pledge to supply Ukraine with long-range weapons.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
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The consensus predicts earnings of approximately $0.33 per share, a decrease from $0.47 per share in the same quarter last year, while revenues are expected to be around $43.93 billion, reflecting a 2% decline compared to the previous year.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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This was above a Visible Alpha consensus forecast of 8.87 billion euros.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
24 July 2025
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Slater, a two-time Pro Bowler who’s tasked in protecting quarterback Justin Herbert’s blindside, is collecting $92 million in guarantee money on his four-year, $114 million pact.—
Jay Paris,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Now the Abraham Accords—the U.S.-brokered normalization pacts between Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan—might expand to include the most powerful Sunni Arab state, Saudi Arabia.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
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The rhythm of the beat completely changes, and the rhythm of how the body has to move in accordance with that beat.—
Ashley Boucher,
EW.com,
13 June 2025
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This was done in accordance with GHF protocol to avoid casualties.—
Abigail Williams,
NBC news,
27 May 2025
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Although everyone in each section must play as one—in unison—the reality is that every violinist has their own style and tone and other idiosyncrasies that (subtly) set them apart.—
Matthew Clark Davison,
Literary Hub,
25 July 2025
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One notable feature was an instrument cluster that moved in unison with the adjustable steering wheel to maximize visibility.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
23 July 2025
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During Thursday’s convention, the delegates unanimously passed a resolution to advocate for the federal incentive.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
1 Aug. 2025
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The guild said that convention resolutions passed included (but are not limited to): Advocacy for a federal film and television incentive (passed unanimously).—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
1 Aug. 2025
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Any deal will need to be approved by EU member states — whose ambassadors, on a visit to Greenland, were updated by the commission Sunday morning, and would meet again after any accord.—
Adam Erace,
Fortune,
27 July 2025
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The accord has unnerved leaders at college campuses across the country.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The first phase, which had a contract authorized at last Thursday’s City Council meeting, focuses on reinforcing the roads leading to the plants to prevent flood damage.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Ekholm’s current contract has a cap hit of $6.25 million.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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For most of that time the two groups have cohabitated in relative harmony.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Biomechanical assessments revealed that the lefty’s arm slot, having moved higher over the previous few seasons, was no longer working in harmony with the rest of his body.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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