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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
Nearly 150 have been released in cease-fire agreements or other deals, while dozens of bodies have been recovered by Israeli forces and eight captives have been rescued alive.
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Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
The announcement comes days before the first phase of the Israel-Hamas hostage-ceasefire agreement is set to expire, and just hours after Hamas handed over the final hostages due for release under the first phase.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
The audio company has been the ad sales and distribution partner for CBS Sports since 2022, and has now struck an exclusive, multi-year agreement with CBS on the additional business segments.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The first seems to be a nuclear agreement with Iran.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
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Mohammad Jahjouh, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2025
The announcement comes days before the first phase of the Israel-Hamas hostage-ceasefire agreement is set to expire, and just hours after Hamas handed over the final hostages due for release under the first phase.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
The audio company has been the ad sales and distribution partner for CBS Sports since 2022, and has now struck an exclusive, multi-year agreement with CBS on the additional business segments.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025
The first seems to be a nuclear agreement with Iran.
—Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
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Starmer is one of few leaders who have floated sending troops into Ukraine as part of a peacekeeping force, although there appears to be no consensus across Europe on a willingness to commit NATO forces to an effort to uphold a ceasefire.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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But negotiations in Cairo last week failed to achieve any consensus on implementation of the second phase.—
Hadeel Al-Shalchi,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2025
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Under the pact, Daniels will develop and executive produce comedy, drama and limited series for linear networks and streamers through his Lee Daniels Entertainment banner, with an emphasis on platforms across Disney Entertainment Television.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Mar. 2025
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For every pact, Merlin Entertainments and the LEGO Group promise to help underserved children and their families enjoy playtime at LEGOLAND Resorts as well.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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The increase in prescriptions, and the prescribers who work in a broad range of specialties, point to the need for further audits into whether claims are being paid in accordance with Medicare requirements, the IG said.—
Adriel Bettelheim,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Experts from the Earthquake Research Center of Istanbul Technical University and civil engineering professors from Dokuz Eylül university concluded that if the hotel had been built in accordance with earthquake regulations the building would not have collapsed.—
Emily Wither,
The Dial,
13 Feb. 2025
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Denver dominated the paint, the glass and the break, but most of the team went cold in unison Thursday in a 121-112 loss to the Bucks.—
Bennett Durando,
The Denver Post,
27 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes the team will even start barking in unison.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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The first national political conventions that African Americans staged in the U.S., beginning in September 1830, castigated discrimination.—
Linn Washington,
The Conversation,
26 Feb. 2025
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The Harley-loving actress, who will be the subject of an upcoming biopic starring Lindsay Lohan, doesn’t make many appearances at fan conventions.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
26 Feb. 2025
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In a news conference at the end of their visit, Vance the administration wants migrants who are not in the U.S. lawfully to return to their home countries of their own accord and apply for entry through the proper channels.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
5 Mar. 2025
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The scent takes on a fresh facet with clean laundry accord, while ambrette seeds bring a musky warmth.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
3 Mar. 2025
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Smith had also desired a new contract, and the Seahawks were willing to play ball.—
Jeff Howe,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Zeldin has vowed to revoke contracts for the still-emerging bank program that is set to fund tens of thousands of projects to fight climate change and promote environmental justice.—
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8 Mar. 2025
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Natural materials like wood, clay, and stone are used throughout, and the architecture is often built in harmony with nature.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the photographer now advocates for living and working intentionally, in harmony with one's body and emotions, while rejecting the societal norm that defines success through visibility and achievement.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Agreement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreement. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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