COHERE Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the verb 'cohere' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of cohere are adhere , cleave , cling , and stick . While all these words mean "to become closely attached," cohere suggests a sticking together of parts so that they form a unified mass. // eggs will make the mixture cohere

Q: When can 'adhere' be used instead of 'cohere'?

While in some cases nearly identical to cohere , adhere is often interchangeable with stick but sometimes implies a growing together. // antibodies adhering to a virus

Q: In what contexts can 'cleave' take the place of 'cohere'?

The meanings of cleave and cohere largely overlap; however, cleave stresses strength of attachment. // the wet shirt cleaved to his back

Q: When would 'cling' be a good substitute for 'cohere'?

The words cling and cohere can be used in similar contexts, but cling implies attachment by hanging on with arms or tendrils. // clinging to a capsized boat

Q: When is it sensible to use 'stick' instead of 'cohere'?

In some situations, the words stick and cohere are roughly equivalent. However, stick implies attachment by affixing or by being glued together. // couldn't get the label to stick

cohere

verb

kō-ˈhir

Definition of cohere

as in to coincide

to be in agreement on every point the account in his journal coheres with the official report of the battle

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as in to cooperate

to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members beset by personal animosities, the people of the neighborhood could not cohere into an effective civic association

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How does the verb cohere contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of cohere are adhere, cleave, cling, and stick. While all these words mean "to become closely attached," cohere suggests a sticking together of parts so that they form a unified mass.

eggs will make the mixture cohere

When can adhere be used instead of cohere?

While in some cases nearly identical to cohere, adhere is often interchangeable with stick but sometimes implies a growing together.

antibodies adhering to a virus

In what contexts can cleave take the place of cohere?

The meanings of cleave and cohere largely overlap; however, cleave stresses strength of attachment.

the wet shirt cleaved to his back

When would cling be a good substitute for cohere?

The words cling and cohere can be used in similar contexts, but cling implies attachment by hanging on with arms or tendrils.

clinging to a capsized boat

When is it sensible to use stick instead of cohere?

In some situations, the words stick and cohere are roughly equivalent. However, stick implies attachment by affixing or by being glued together.

couldn't get the label to stick

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Recent Examples of cohere Maslany is the dynamic center of a story that twists in unexpected directions, giving Paula enough intelligence, warmth, and edginess to make her character cohere. — Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026 Pau’s early work cohered around a nonnarrative approach to themes of alienation and isolation, rendered through obscure and richly textured visuals. — Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026 Does feminism have to cohere into a literary canon or an organized political program to exist? — Chandler Fritz, The New York Review of Books, 21 Mar. 2026 But these influences don’t cohere into a clear vision or statement. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cohere

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On Saturday morning, which coincided with Vroman’s summer sale, three separate registers had briskly moving lines of 15-20 people or more around the store.

— Erik Pedersen, Daily News, 28 July 2026
That appearance by Pirlo coincided with Russia launching a hypersonic ballistic missile attack on Kyiv as part of the invasion of Ukraine launched by Vladimir Putin in February 2022.

— James Horncastle, New York Times, 28 July 2026

Definition of coincide

Verb

No involvement of drugs or alcohol is suspected, and both drivers cooperated with the investigation, with neither cited for the collision.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Sunmaxxing itself is free, but a commercial layer has formed around tracking it, coaching it or substituting for it when the sun is not cooperating.

— Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of cooperate

Verb

On Tuesday, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A immediately after a harsh outing against the Chicago Cubs, a move that corresponded with the addition of a new reliever.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled outfielder John Rave from Triple-A Omaha.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Definition of correspond

Verb

The fast growth of massive data centers has already upended races for local offices across the country, often uniting conservatives and liberals in revolting against projects in their midst.

— Marc Levy, Fortune, 23 July 2026
Adapting James Clavell’s bestselling novel, Shōgun‘s first season watched as Lord Yoshii Toranaga (Sanada) fought for his survival as his enemies in the Council of Regents united against him.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Definition of unite

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These include completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) by the end of 2026, which will establish the certifiable design baseline for the aircraft and enable the production and testing of certification-conforming models.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Pressure on talent to aesthetically conform used to arise quietly, behind the scenes, from agents, managers and others within the system.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of conform

Verb

Beth Arbuckle and Wells Fargo agreed to dismiss the December 2024 case filed in federal court for the Western District of North Carolina, according to a joint stipulation filed Friday.

— Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
The Sunrise Mall redevelopment project saw a mark of progress this week, when a group planning to build a youth sports complex agreed to take on 13 acres of the mall property, the city of Citrus Heights said Wednesday.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of agree

Verb

According to a 2022 Pew Charitable Trusts survey, one in five home borrowers surveyed had pursued alternative financing at least once, evidence of a growing population whose financial lives don't fit into legacy underwriting boxes.

— Efri Argaman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Denim was the order of the day for Wilde, who sported Prada’s white, low-rise jeans with a slim-fitting silhouette.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 29 July 2026

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