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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
Officer Tolson agrees to moonlight as a pizza delivery person to complete the order.
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Kelli Bender, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Hamas agrees to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander Hamas is expected to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage, and the bodies of four other hostages.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia agrees in principle with the United States' ceasefire proposal, but key terms still need to be negotiated.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Russian President said Thursday that Russia agrees in principle with the proposal, but key terms still need to be negotiated.
—Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, in terms of the war, Putin said on Thursday that Russia agrees in principle with the United States' ceasefire proposal, but key terms still need to be negotiated.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Papers have been published and the scientific community now largely agrees on an explanation.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Along for the ride are a small robot companion and a smuggler named Keats (Pratt), who reluctantly agrees to help her.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Ani, swept up in his life of luxury and spontaneity, agrees and moves into his mansion.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Kelli Bender, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Hamas agrees to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander Hamas is expected to release Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage, and the bodies of four other hostages.
—Greg Norman, Fox News, 14 Mar. 2025
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that Russia agrees in principle with the United States' ceasefire proposal, but key terms still need to be negotiated.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Russian President said Thursday that Russia agrees in principle with the proposal, but key terms still need to be negotiated.
—Jesus Mesa, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, in terms of the war, Putin said on Thursday that Russia agrees in principle with the United States' ceasefire proposal, but key terms still need to be negotiated.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
Papers have been published and the scientific community now largely agrees on an explanation.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025
Along for the ride are a small robot companion and a smuggler named Keats (Pratt), who reluctantly agrees to help her.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Ani, swept up in his life of luxury and spontaneity, agrees and moves into his mansion.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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And even that's complicated by the fact that the spring election sometimes coincides with high-profile presidential primaries that drive turnout.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
6 Jan. 2025
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The launch coincides with KM Music Conservatory’s 16th anniversary.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2025
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Blaine admits that his attitude towards risk has changed somewhat with age.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
23 Mar. 2025
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Rho admits that Angelina’s younger love interest, Keisuke, is a version of Darcy, Austen’s most compelling male character.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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That sweet spot in your coffee brewing process corresponds to the aforementioned laminar-turbulent transition in pipes.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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While Ingram Micro stock has slipped 12% since its October initial public offering price of $22 per share — Goldman was one of the three lead managers in the IPO — the bank’s $33 price target corresponds to potential upside of approximately 62%.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
27 Dec. 2024
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Capella Ubud The resort's impeccable design harmoniously blends modern luxury with the natural beauty of the Balinese jungle.—
Megan Murphy,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Dec. 2024
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The blini feature lemon zest and herbs such as parsley, chives and thyme, and the dill cream blends crème fraîche, lemon juice, shallots and dill.—
Danielle Dorsey,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2024
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With a solid gang, Mufasa conforms to a typical journey of misfits.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Dec. 2024
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This shoe stretches and conforms to your foot with wear.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
21 Nov. 2024
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The company acknowledges challenges in the competitive retail market but believes its focus on quality and customer education provides a competitive advantage.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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The company acknowledges its dependence on positive operating results and potential financing to meet future obligations, with management projecting that cash on hand may not be sufficient to continue operations without additional funding.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
28 Mar. 2025
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Many lobster dishes are thought of as summer staples, Holden concedes, but lobster is also fitting for special occasions.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Dec. 2024
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The refined view of entropy is one that sheds the false dreams of total efficiency and perfect prediction and instead concedes the irreducible uncertainty in the world.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Dec. 2024
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