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as in reconciling
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
coordinating the plans for the surprise party
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as in blending
to form a pleasing relationship
a very meticulous wedding planner, who makes sure that every aspect of the reception—table settings, food, flowers, music, attire—coordinates right down to the last detail
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Recent Examples of coordinating
Traffic and street closures Multiple agencies, including FIFA, Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), the City of Dallas, NCTCOG, Oak View Group, and others, are coordinating to align traffic management with construction and tournament needs.
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S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Jason, 38, and Travis, 36, discussed their upcoming plans in a recent episode of New Heights, where the former Philadelphia Eagles star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end put forth the idea to sport coordinating looks at the golf event and laughed over one idea that was quickly shut down.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Zendaya complemented her couture with a pair of coordinating pumps, complete with vamps made to look like actual birds.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
This coat will leave your shorts on display—and coordinating sneakers tie the look together with ease.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
SpaceX is also working with international banks, who are looking after taking IPO orders in specific regions, with Citigroup coordinating their roles, people familiar with the matter have said.
—Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Pair it with a few coordinating backyard staples like a high-quality patio umbrella and a twin set of side tables to build a set up that will rival Ellen Pompeo’s outdoor oasis.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
For him, the moment carries the weight of two years’ worth of planning –– coordinating vendors, managing bookings, keeping every moving part on track.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Saturn coordinating with Pluto opens the door to a mutual investment.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Jason, 38, and Travis, 36, discussed their upcoming plans in a recent episode of New Heights, where the former Philadelphia Eagles star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end put forth the idea to sport coordinating looks at the golf event and laughed over one idea that was quickly shut down.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
Zendaya complemented her couture with a pair of coordinating pumps, complete with vamps made to look like actual birds.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
This coat will leave your shorts on display—and coordinating sneakers tie the look together with ease.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 1 Apr. 2026
SpaceX is also working with international banks, who are looking after taking IPO orders in specific regions, with Citigroup coordinating their roles, people familiar with the matter have said.
—Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Pair it with a few coordinating backyard staples like a high-quality patio umbrella and a twin set of side tables to build a set up that will rival Ellen Pompeo’s outdoor oasis.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026
For him, the moment carries the weight of two years’ worth of planning –– coordinating vendors, managing bookings, keeping every moving part on track.
—Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Saturn coordinating with Pluto opens the door to a mutual investment.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinating
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Kindergarten Cop is particularly notable for reconciling the Austrian giant's dueling sides — as Det.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
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Released in January, the song's candid lyrics tackle Pearce's inner conflict about reconciling the moral standards of religion and individuality.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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Maurer imagines blending the fungi with Martian or lunar dirt; their sticky mycelia would cement it into an extraterrestrial equivalent of particle board.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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This vibrant pickle-centric culture, blending health, fun, and innovation, underscores how pickles have become a dynamic and enduring symbol of American creativity, taste, and innovation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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If their finish would have earned them prize money, USATF will pay them the corresponding amount.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each pitch outcome has corresponding odds and users have a limited timeframe to choose whether to wager.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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By correlating this economic power with global viewership trends, NNAF will validate the thesis that African content is not just culturally significant, but a commercially viable sector ready for institutional scale.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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These digital twins operate as autonomous agents capable of validating issues, correlating signals, applying fixes and escalating to humans only when needed, compressing resolution times while improving service quality.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Achiuwa had 18 points and 15 rebounds by halftime, matching his season high in the latter category.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The cranberry-colored outfit includes dress shirt, matching dress shoes and socks, and accessories that reflect the actor’s red-carpet style, Tussauds officials say.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Coordinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinating. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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