agreeing 1 of 2

adjective

as in consistent

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agreeing

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verb

present participle of agree
1
as in coinciding
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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2
as in bargaining
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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3
as in admitting
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 corresponding
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 blending
to form a pleasing relationship this warm climate seems to agree with you

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as in assenting
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 agreeing
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Samsung settled, agreeing to update its terms to more clearly explain its use of ACR. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026 Trump has been shifting away from Kyiv in recent weeks, criticizing Zelenskyy, waiving sanctions on Russia and agreeing to a diesel deal with the Kremlin. — David Hickey, NBC news, 21 Oct. 2026 While agreeing that batteries play a key role in cutting emissions from transport and power generation, the study warns that emissions from producing them could rise sharply if manufacturing expands without cleaner processes. — Muskan Bhatia, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026 That decision involves far more than agreeing on an arbitrary number. — Catherine Shanahan, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026 Bell replied in his usual jovial manner, agreeing to the reproduction of his photo in the forthcoming article. — Literary Hub, 20 Oct. 2026 Now, after years of agreeing only to the minimum time required in theaters for awards contention and the occasional tax rebate, Netflix will now expand its theatrical footprint. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 Despite pledging to participate in multiple debates, Becerra brushed aside several invitations, agreeing to just a solitary one-hour face-off against Hilton on CNN in late September. — Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026 Muse had struck a deal on its own and shared Robb’s home address after agreeing to a pickup. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
  1. consistent
  2. coinciding
  3. bargaining
  4. admitting
  5. corresponding
  6. blending
  7. assenting
  8. congruent
Adjective
  • As the fund’s general partner, the NFL will collect some management fees and carry on the investments, a consistent and bankable income stream that is not shared with players as part of the salary cap.
    — Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Of the two teams, the Patriots have been more consistent since recovering from a sluggish start to the season.
    — Hank Gola, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of consistent
Verb
  • This is Congo’s 17th Ebola outbreak and has spread to eight provinces, coinciding with an escalation of decades-long conflict in the east between government forces and rebels.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Its new edition, which hits shelves on October 23, coinciding with Art Basel Paris, artist Cindy Sherman graces the cover in full Chanel tweed.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of coinciding
Verb
  • Equity and Casa Bonita management have been bargaining since April 2025, with the union meeting with management at least once a month, Hoeschen said.
    — Jessica Alvarado Gamez, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Yet one or more of the P5 could inject new names at the last minute, once again leaving the decision to behind-the-scenes bargaining among a few powerful states.
    — Ian Johnstone, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bargaining
Verb
  • The first of the 12 steps is admitting that your relationship with your vice has become unmanageable.
    — Allison Parshall, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a sense that doubt would be a form of disloyalty to what came before you, or that admitting a weakness undermines the confidence of the people around you.
    — Flavio Maluf, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of admitting
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  • For example, the symphony orchestra’s rehearsal space and orchestra pit are located on corresponding underground floors, allowing for convenient horizontal transport of large instruments.
    — Wendy Wang, Architectural Digest, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Basis trades are an arbitrage bet in which hedge funds are positioned long in cash Treasurys while shorting their corresponding futures contracts, with the aim of profiting from the price gap.
    — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • Flanking the still images, filmic shorts amplify the whimsical spirit of the campaign, blending real-life action with illustrated animation in spotlighting the brand’s accessories offering for the season.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The blending magic is in the tapered base of the container, which creates an exceptionally powerful vortex.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of blending
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  • 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
Definition of assenting
Adjective
  • Partner with community leaders who represent underserved groups to ensure information is relevant and culturally congruent.
    — Doreen Samelson, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026
  • But for those of us who love love — who can clock not just the subtle rhythms of the genre but also the personal rhythms of a couple sharing an honest, congruent, life-altering experience — the details matter.
    — Hugh Hart, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
Definition of congruent

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