Definition of agreenext
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as in to bargain
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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How does the verb agree contrast with its synonyms?

The words coincide and concur are common synonyms of agree. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

When would coincide be a good substitute for agree?

The words coincide and agree can be used in similar contexts, but coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

When might concur be a better fit than agree?

Although the words concur and agree have much in common, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of agree And in the minutes after the draft went final, King agreed to terms with Carolina. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2026 As part of Lololee’s deal, federal prosecutors agreed to recommend a prison term at the low end of the sentencing range, according to the court filing. Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 26 Apr. 2026 Konga agrees to deal Louisville defensive lineman Rene Konga, who took a 30 visit with the Dolphins, agreed to a deal with $287,000 guaranteed, per a source. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026 Kogut agreed to come in and take a polygraph test. Mary Murphy, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for agree
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agree
Verb
  • The launch is expected to coincide with the 250th anniversary in July.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 28 Apr. 2026
  • This increase in spending has coincided with more layoffs in the tech sector.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • There is an obligation under labor law to bargain over changes to employment during the term of the agreement.
    Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 Apr. 2026
  • One way to prevent these kinds of cases is for eligibility rules to be collectively bargained with a college athletes’ union or unions.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Struijk’s error was punished, but nobody in white gave a good account of themselves during an opening period in which Daniel Farke admitted there was nervousness in his line-up.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Google chose to settle without admitting fault.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The city will be divided into five collection areas corresponding to residents’ garbage day.
    Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
  • When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.
    William B. Davis, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This new iteration was partly handled by Room40 label boss Lawrence English, who reconstructed the original master tapes and blended them with recent performances by Lockwood and Vanessa Tomlinson, who plays the gong.
    Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
  • The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Moderna resisted, but agreed to provide test subjects with enhanced disclosures on its informed consent form, to which the FDA assented.
    Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The House amended the bill to increase penalties for wage theft, and the Senate concurred with the amendment on Friday.
    Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
  • Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson penned her own opinion concurring in judgment.
    Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • However, Bryant’s uncle, Raymond Bryant, testified during the other men’s criminal trial that his nephew had confessed to the shooting.
    Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
  • The prints matched another man who had confessed to his ex-girlfriend, and Monson was released.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2026

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“Agree.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agree. Accessed 1 May. 2026.

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