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as in coincides
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 bargains
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 admits
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 corresponds
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 blends
to form a pleasing relationship
this warm climate seems to agree with you
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as in assents
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 agrees
Samantha Lawler, an associate professor of astronomy at the University of Regina, agrees, stressing that objects so bright will muddy astronomy—and more.
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees that untreated periodontitis can make chronic conditions, such as diabetes, worse.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Like many Reebok styles, they’re finished with a small Union Jack flag on the side—a subtle, unique detail that seals the deal (Taylor clearly agrees).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The proposal calls on the federal government to immediately suspend the flow of non-essential, non-emergency, discretionary administrative and capital funding to Massachusetts in an attempt to impact the state’s political leadership until the Legislature agrees to open its books.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
By making a Submission hereunder, Participant agrees to Promoter and its agencies use of Participant’s name and/or likeness, contents of Submission for advertising and promotional purposes of the Search without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Brian O’Rourke, Newport Beach’s chief of lifeguards, agrees there is a huge uptick in visitors from out of the area.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Jensen agrees, noting some expired items can cause problems.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Nobody knows what’s coming, but everyone agrees something’s coming.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention agrees that untreated periodontitis can make chronic conditions, such as diabetes, worse.
—Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Like many Reebok styles, they’re finished with a small Union Jack flag on the side—a subtle, unique detail that seals the deal (Taylor clearly agrees).
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The proposal calls on the federal government to immediately suspend the flow of non-essential, non-emergency, discretionary administrative and capital funding to Massachusetts in an attempt to impact the state’s political leadership until the Legislature agrees to open its books.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
By making a Submission hereunder, Participant agrees to Promoter and its agencies use of Participant’s name and/or likeness, contents of Submission for advertising and promotional purposes of the Search without additional compensation, unless prohibited by law.
—Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Brian O’Rourke, Newport Beach’s chief of lifeguards, agrees there is a huge uptick in visitors from out of the area.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Jensen agrees, noting some expired items can cause problems.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 9 Feb. 2026
Nobody knows what’s coming, but everyone agrees something’s coming.
—Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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That was the preliminary benchmark revision, an annual first-look estimate that coincides with the release of the first-quarter QCEW data.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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That trend coincides with an increasingly powerful presidency and a Supreme Court majority that encouraged it.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Those restraints are lawful because the NFL collectively bargains them with the NFL players association.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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The border was a mess, that everybody admits.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2026
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Eaton, too, admits the price and hype of the big game have gotten to be a lot.—
Patrick Whittle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The power unit corresponds of how these things are measured in any other (way).—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Players choose a card, which offers a category like pizza toppings or cartoons, and take turns shouting out a word that fits the category and corresponds to a letter on the board that hasn’t already been used.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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Modern chairs with forest green upholstery offer a cozier take on the typical dining area that blends with the style of the open living room.—
Felicia Feaster,
AJC.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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First launched in 2024, the broadcast has introduced a new viewing experience that blends live NFL game action with the look and feel of the iconic Madden video game.—
Steve Bornstein,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Loper Bright concerns statutory language that is ambiguous; if a court concurs that the language is clear, the answer will be clear too.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Douglas concurs about the fingers-on-strings magic.—
Holly Gleason,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Oswalt confesses being bewildered by Bamford at first.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
30 Jan. 2026
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Patrick Bateman famously confesses near the end of the novel, only to realize that confession itself changes nothing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Agrees.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agrees. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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