agreeing (on)

verb

present participle of agree (on)
as in deciding
to come to an agreement or decision concerning the details of I'm sure we can all agree on what to do next

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  1. deciding
  2. arranging
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  • Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, and early withdrawals may face penalties unless they’re used for qualifying expenses such as education or a first home, so families should review the tax rules before deciding how to use the money.
    — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Coach Jim Harbaugh blamed himself for starting the landslide by deciding to go for it on fourth down from the Chargers’ 41, saying the team should have punted then relied on its defense, which had played well all day.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
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  • Rossi interpreted the idea of the piazza quite literally, arranging the service’s pieces like structures around a public square.
    — Robb Report, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026
  • In January 2026, the company launched Beyond Borders, an employee network where international staff can help one another navigate the hurdles of settling in, such as finding a doctor, navigating an insurance policy document, or arranging childcare.
    — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of arranging
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“Agreeing (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agreeing%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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