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How does the verb coincide contrast with its synonyms?

The words agree and concur are common synonyms of coincide. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

When might agree be a better fit than coincide?

The words agree and coincide are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

Where would concur be a reasonable alternative to coincide?

The meanings of concur and coincide largely overlap; however, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coincide The event, part-pep rally and employee recognition ceremony, coincides with its annual shareholders meeting and caps off with surprise celebrity and musical performances. Melissa Repko, CNBC, 6 June 2025 Designed to coincide with Pride Month and the 80th anniversary of these odd Finnish mammals(?), the exhibit and its attendant public programming probably represent the largest gathering of Moomins to ever occur stateside. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025 The film, which won the audience award at TIFF last year, is adapted from a Stephen King novella and follows three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz (played in part by Hiddleston) whose death coincides with the end of the world. Kirsten Chuba, HollywoodReporter, 3 June 2025 Trump Media’s announcement also coincides with the start of the bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas where Vice President JD Vance, Trump Media board member Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump are expected to speak. Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for coincide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
Verb
  • Labeled by variety and accompanied by a booklet with background information and maintenance tips, the seeds are accessible at all times during library hours.
    Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2025
  • Utilizing an accompanying app or physical pushbutton controls, riders can choose between Slow, Middle and Fast pedaling preferences.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • This name was given due to the corresponding farming season of picking strawberries, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 12 June 2025
  • That corresponds to a timeline of its operations outlined by prosecutors in their charging document against Lopez and his four co-defendants.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 June 2025
Verb
  • In the polls, men and women agreed about what constituted harassment.
    Karlyn Bowman, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Snyder agreed that weather remains a major concern for summer travel, and the usual advice for dealing with that applies.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • The Survivors takes place in Evelyn Bay, Tasmania, Australia – a town still haunted by a tragedy that happened more than 15 years prior.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • Long-range drone attacks continue Russia has repeatedly targeted civilian areas of Ukraine with Shahed drones during the war, as happened on Sunday night.
    Illia Novikov, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Verb
  • In Feeding Ghosts, the disconnect between Sun Yi’s training and instincts as a journalist, and the requirements of the increasingly totalitarian Communist regime to make reality conform to their narrative, literally drove her insane.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • In ruling in favor of Harris, Contreras said the statutory protections for board members from being removed without cause conform with the Constitution in light of a 1935 Supreme Court precedent in a case called Humphrey's Executor v. United States.
    John Kruzel, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • For the look, Parker collaborated with celebrity stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray, who also styles actresses Florence Pugh and Simone Ashley.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 13 June 2025
  • To avoid having big chunks of empty seats, FIFA dropped prices and collaborated with Miami Dade College to offer up to four complementary tickets for fans who buy a single one for $20, meaning a cost of just $4 per person to see Messi, according to an email seen by NPR.
    Rafael Nam, NPR, 13 June 2025
Verb
  • Now that school had begun, Joyce was more confident and was trying to fit in.
    Susan Cunningham Euker, Baltimore Sun, 14 June 2025
  • However, this venue gave them both fits and challenged them to their limits. DeChambeau, the reigning U.S. Open champion, struggled with his new irons.
    Savannah Leigh Richardson, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 June 2025

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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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