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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
OpenAI could end up owing substantial damages, including punitive damages, if a jury in California agrees that OpenAI owed a duty to report the shooter to authorities who may have acted to block the threat and protect the Canadian families.
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Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Then, in the most shocking moment in the flashback, Lydia agrees to kill her former colleague to prove her Gilead allegiance.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Kelly, who has been working weddings for 11 years, agrees that Grainge had something to do with the uptick in bridal buns.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
João pitches the same idea to Daisy, who agrees after telling him her side of the cookie debacle.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Audrey Scheck, founder and principal designer of Audrey Scheck Design, agrees.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
While some experts believe that Covid has developed into more of a nuisance illness than a perilous threat, not everyone agrees.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
By participating in the contest, the winner agrees to have their name, voice, or likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest, and to sign a publicity release, affidavit of eligibility and release of liability prior to acceptance of the prize.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Brian Hynek, a professor in the department of geological sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, agrees that while the study bolsters the evidence for a past ocean, the appearance of Earth’s continental shelves is partly due to the role of plate tectonics, which Mars never had.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 29 Apr. 2026
Then, in the most shocking moment in the flashback, Lydia agrees to kill her former colleague to prove her Gilead allegiance.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 29 Apr. 2026
Kelly, who has been working weddings for 11 years, agrees that Grainge had something to do with the uptick in bridal buns.
—Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 28 Apr. 2026
João pitches the same idea to Daisy, who agrees after telling him her side of the cookie debacle.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Apr. 2026
Audrey Scheck, founder and principal designer of Audrey Scheck Design, agrees.
—Kelly Dawson, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2026
While some experts believe that Covid has developed into more of a nuisance illness than a perilous threat, not everyone agrees.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026
By participating in the contest, the winner agrees to have their name, voice, or likeness used in any advertising or broadcasting material relating to this contest, and to sign a publicity release, affidavit of eligibility and release of liability prior to acceptance of the prize.
—Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Brian Hynek, a professor in the department of geological sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder, agrees that while the study bolsters the evidence for a past ocean, the appearance of Earth’s continental shelves is partly due to the role of plate tectonics, which Mars never had.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agrees
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The release also coincides with a broader expansion of the resort’s private ski infrastructure.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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This release coincides with the tenth anniversary of the death of His Purple Highness, the singer, songwriter, producer, philanthropist, musician and multi-instrumentalist with an unfathomable life and work.—
Darío Gael Blanco,
Vanity Fair,
25 Apr. 2026
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The union usually bargains in the same year as performers’ union SAG-AFTRA and directors’ union the Directors Guild of America.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2026
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One potential—though untested—workaround would be for conferences, which are private entities, to serve as a joint employer that bargains with a players’ union.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Braff admits, but explains the conflicted choice.—
Amanda Champagne-Meadows,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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The 44% theory Steve Dittmore admits that his research interest, the relationship of athletics and enrollment at small colleges, falls pretty far outside of the mainstream, even in the already-niche world of sports and higher ed.—
Mark Dent,
thehustle.co,
24 Apr. 2026
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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Tontey often blends the aesthetics of B-movies, horror films, and low-budget television, with DIY special effects and advanced imaging techniques.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Faulkner, who coached Singleton at Georgia Tech in 2023 and 2024, concurs.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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But the Air Force concurs with the overall recommendation in the report to increase the number of caretakers for military working dogs and to develop a plan to upgrade all of the kennel facilities.—
Eleanor Watson,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In the heart-wrenching Season 2 finale, Morgan and Karadec’s investigation into a poolside death at a Los Angeles hotel resulted in the arrest of Lucia, a guest relations manager who confesses to tipping off and then covering for the conman who murdered a home improvement reality show host.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alfie, my hero and king, and Sophie are in the marketplace, and Sophie confesses everything.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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