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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Steve Nickson, the long-serving head of recruitment, handed in his notice in mid-June, subsequently agreeing to join Championship side Wrexham. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026 However, that portion remains dependent on future orders and the companies agreeing on commercial terms. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 2026 In fact, dissent within the House’s Republican caucus prevented them from agreeing on their own measure to keep the government open; instead, the House simply adopted a version of the spending bill that had previously passed the Senate. — John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 2 Sep. 2026 Aaron Ontiveroz | Denver Post | Getty Images Stan Kroenke has added an MLB team to his growing sports empire, agreeing to purchase a controlling stake in the Los Angeles Angels from the Moreno family, according to a release. — Jessica Golden,michael Ozanian, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026 The real story is that two very different regulatory cultures may be quietly agreeing on what good oversight looks like. — Abdelahhad Barbour, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Mia Tharia plays Josie, a sick girl in need of a friend, while Amy Adams plays her mother, agreeing to give Ortega’s Klara a chance. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 The board had scheduled a vote on Alston’s fate last week, but a judge intervened, agreeing that Alston was legally entitled to mediation. — Rafael Olmeda, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026 Meta has settled a lawsuit agreeing to pay up to $18 billion and implement new restrictions designed to protect kids and teens. — Yasmin Vossoughian, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreeing
  1. consistent
  2. coinciding
  3. bargaining
  4. admitting
  5. corresponding
  6. blending
  7. assenting
  8. congruent
Adjective
  • Other advantages of what Belkin is calling its BoostSolid Cell technology include a reduced risk of overheating that could cause swelling or fires and consistent power delivery across a wider temperature range.
    — Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of consistent
Verb
  • At least 62 missing Nepali citizens were among hundreds of locals trekking in the Gosaikunda Lake area in Rasuwa, coinciding with the local festival of Janai Purnima on Friday, Sharma added.
    — Niranjan Shrestha, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Their choices are coinciding with employers’ own preferences for such arrangements as well.
    — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of coinciding
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  • The California Gig Workers Union hopes to begin bargaining by the end of the year, CalMatters reported.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Alongside promotions and deadlines, many young women are also privately bargaining with time and their bodies.
    — Anna Russell, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of bargaining
Verb
  • Joe wastes no time admitting this was a side quest of personal satisfaction.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Two of the industry's biggest players, days apart, admitting the same thing.
    — Lutz Finger, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of admitting
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  • Flying private is more popular than ever, but the luxury experience and its corresponding price tag makes these flights out of reach for most people.
    — Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Election officials would submit voters’ names, addresses, and corresponding barcode information through a federal portal.
    — Jack Birle, The Washington Examiner, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of corresponding
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  • Nike’s athletes’ kits this season were inspired by basketball, presenting a unique sartorial challenge blending the two distinct on-court sports.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Was Zeuxis’s imitation in this instance a case of gathering (breaking up the models, then collecting and aggregating pieces) or a case of transformation (merging and blending some parts or traits into a smooth and seamless new whole)?
    — Mario Carpo, Artforum, 1 Sep. 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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“Agreeing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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