agreement

noun

ə-ˈgrē-mənt How to pronounce agreement (audio)
Definition of agreementnext
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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2
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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3
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 talks are still in their early stages, and there is no guarantee of agreements. — Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Kansas City, Kansas, schools also refused to sign a resolution agreement. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026 The NDAs were a requirement from Applied Digital, Hennessy said, and the agreements are necessary for economic development. — Drew Hawkins, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 The mandatory three-minute warning, which is part of an agreement between the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration, predated last year’s mid-air collision. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for agreement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for agreement
  1. consensus
  2. pact
  3. accordance
  4. unison
  5. convention
  6. accord
  7. contract
  8. harmony
Noun
  • There was less consensus about the dust kicked up from the playa, which can be dense enough to cause whiteouts.
    — Henry Alford, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • But the Fed under Warsh is widely expected to buck that pressure and hold rates steady next month, a consensus reflected in Fed funds futures contracts.
    — Brian Cheung, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of consensus
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  • In his first major move six months into the multi-year pact, Wyle has brought in veteran TV executive Jeremy Gold as Head of Development and Production.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Netflix announced a pact with Langue to bring his two YouTube channels — The Kevin Langue Show and Kevin Langue 2 — to the service.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pact
Noun
  • The plot moves in accordance with how characters evolve in their relationships — and Hal’s actions often inform the drama’s larger crises.
    — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In Germany, teams are run in accordance with what is known as the 50+1 rule.
    — Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Definition of accordance
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  • Strangers sang to each other in joyful unison, while others closed their eyes or held their hands on their chest in complete awe of witnessing a veteran artist in her element.
    — Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The fury of bodies colliding, hypercharged by the fear and loneliness and tragedy of being young, righted itself into something almost breathing and moving in unison.
    — Jeff Rabhan, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of unison
Noun
  • Ben Crump’s voice cut through the noise of a crowded convention hall like a thunderclap.
    — Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Now, some of the restaurants carrying that distinction are also questioning the conventions that have come to define fine dining.
    — Carinne Geil Botta, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of convention
Noun
  • Booze, black pepper, and leather accords give the note a sultry, noir bend, while white musks and soft florals transform vanilla into something comforting and cocooning.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
  • In November 2008, agreement was reached on far-reaching trade accords, including direct shipping, expansion of weekly passenger flights from 36 to 108, and introduction of up to 60 cargo flights per month.
    — Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of accord
Noun
  • This is a massive season for a fourth-year player who could be in line for a hefty second contract.
    — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Summary The Philadelphia Phillies dramatically cut Nick Castellanos before the season, despite his significant contract and a key role in their 2022 World Series appearance.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of contract
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  • The crowd listened in silence as the Polynesians, wearing blue fire uniforms, sang a Tahitian hymn in harmony while two of them strummed ukuleles.
    — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • That’s maybe the most important thing, as far as the quality of your day-to-day lived experience—the harmony of your relationships.
    — Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026
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