1
as in to accompany
to occur or exist at the same time
the heaviest snowfall of the season coincided with the start of our weeklong ski vacation
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2
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the two lists coincide
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3
as in to agree
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view
their wishes coincide exactly with my desire
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Recent Examples of coincide
The end of the Cold War very nearly coincided with the opening of the internet to the public.
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will run daily articles recognizing 50 notable figures in Arkansas history to coincide with America250, the national commemoration of the country's 250th anniversary.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2026
The potential for lower Chinese production could support Chinese imports, and recent periods of higher Chinese imports have coincided with higher prices.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The campaign runs through May 31 and coincides with a national enforcement effort led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette will run daily articles recognizing 50 notable figures in Arkansas history to coincide with America250, the national commemoration of the country's 250th anniversary.
—Grant Lancaster, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2026
The potential for lower Chinese production could support Chinese imports, and recent periods of higher Chinese imports have coincided with higher prices.
—Sj Guest Editorial, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The campaign runs through May 31 and coincides with a national enforcement effort led by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
—Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
Verb
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Turning my head, sitting, breathing—they all were accompanied by lightning strikes diffused through my body.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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These initiatives reflect the massive adoption of AI that should be accompanied by guarding the state residents against the serious risk of hallucination.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The team waived tight end Bryce Pierre and running back Montrell Johnson in corresponding moves.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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Each Weekly Voting Period will correspond to a group of three (3) finalists, with one (1) Weekly Voting Period occurring per week over five (5) consecutive weeks.—
Tim McGovern,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Verb
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But Rozelle agreed, and ESPN set out to make an event of it.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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The four-time NFL MVP agreed to a one-year contract worth $22 million guaranteed with the Steelers on Saturday, a source confirmed.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Little happens other than chain-smoking, costume changes and interminable shots of color-shifting strobe lighting splaying across the cast’s cheekbones.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
Verb
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The league has conformed to The King’s whims.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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The goal is to wring as much production out of each athlete rather than implement a cohesive strategy that must be conformed to.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The partnership includes collaborating on ways to pack and load orders using aerodynamic designs for future pizza deliveries.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2026
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The store concept was designed by Parisian architect Francois-Joseph Graf, who collaborated with Lippes.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Even the busiest gym bro could fit it in.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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