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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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
The handover was part of the ceasefire agreement that brought the worst of the fighting in Gaza to an end a month ago.
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Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Republicans would separately make commitments to Democrats on health care, such as a vote in December on extending enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, though the details of those agreements remain nebulous.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 9 Nov. 2025
With the collective bargaining agreement ending after next season, a salary cap discourse may lead to a lockout.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Kering and L’Oréal also said jointly at the time that Kering’s obligations would be respected regarding the existing license agreement.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
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That would cost more than $10 billion a year and take more than a decade to pay off, according to a consensus from industry experts, insiders and Wright.—
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And his opinion is more or less consensus at this point.—
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The goal of the pact is to strengthen military capabilities in the Pacific, aiming to promote deterrence and stability in a region that has seen a major buildup by China.—
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On the video side, Amazon this year has been busy signing up DSP partners, inking recent pacts with Netflix, Disney and Roku for programmatic ad sales.—
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In practice, the remaining payments would most likely be handled in accordance to the probate and intestacy laws of a claimant’s state.—
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Princess Beatrice and her sister Eugenie will be able to retain their royal titles thanks to an accordance with King George V’s Letters Patent of 1917.—
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These groups have rarely coordinated their efforts or protested in unison.—
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More than 1,000 robots work alongside almost 1,500 humans, hoisting, stamping and welding in robotic unison.—
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Developers like Ozdemir are betting that Indianapolis will continue to be a convention powerhouse, especially with the new Signia Hotel that will open the door to hosting two conventions at once.—
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The two recently returned from the annual convention in Nashville, Tenn.—
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The fragrance opens with a zesty, fresh maracuja — or passion fruit — accord.—
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Beyond violating the War Powers Act at home, the attack on Venezuela has undermined numerous international accords abroad, among them the OAS and UN Charters.—
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The contract includes a no-trade provision allowing Bregman to block deals without his consent.—
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Videos surfaced on social media showing Doncic taunting Schroder for turning down a four-year, $84 million contract with the Lakers in 2021.—
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All these songs rely on a strong backbeat more than harmonies or guitar solos, for example.—
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To this day, it's celebrated as one of the most iconic musical pairings ever captured on television — a shimmering handoff between generations and a snapshot of two powerhouse voices meeting in perfect harmony.—
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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