1
as in to write
to engage in an exchange of written messages
old friends who have been corresponding for years
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2
as in to coincide
to be in agreement on every point
the menu for the wedding banquet corresponds exactly with everyone's special requests
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Recent Examples of correspond
The National Assessment of Educational Progress, for instance, reveals that many students are advancing through grade levels without a corresponding improvement in their reading fluency or comprehension.
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The rise has mainly corresponded with the aggressive increase in interest rates, which is pushing up the cost of borrowing and eating up cash flow of businesses and people with floating rates.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
This past September, ownership transferred to a separate LLC that lists an address corresponding to Wexford’s office.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
The Red Sox 40-man roster was at 39, so no corresponding move is required.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Feb. 2026
The rise has mainly corresponded with the aggressive increase in interest rates, which is pushing up the cost of borrowing and eating up cash flow of businesses and people with floating rates.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
This past September, ownership transferred to a separate LLC that lists an address corresponding to Wexford’s office.
—Thomas Gounley, Denver Post, 6 Feb. 2026
The Red Sox 40-man roster was at 39, so no corresponding move is required.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspond
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This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Indiana editor.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
10 Feb. 2026
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The answer came when police found an online statement written by 25-year-old Guy Edward Bartkus, who died in the car bomb blast.—
Curt Devine,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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That was the preliminary benchmark revision, an annual first-look estimate that coincides with the release of the first-quarter QCEW data.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Her career hiatus coincided with the termination of her conservatorship – which lasted nearly 14 years – in November 2021, following a case that brought intense scrutiny to her personal life and troubled past and also prompted a movement led by longtime fans.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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When lines were drawn that did not conform, the court would take some time to look at these maps.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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But sanctions, as a tool, only work some of the time, and US sanctions on Iran have not always conformed to what experts consider best practices.—
James Sneed,
NPR,
6 Feb. 2026
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Its customer base consists primarily of legacy businesses that operate outdated backend technology stacks, including large banks, telecom companies and even the Department of Defense.—
Kenneth Squire,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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The work consists largely of worksheets and coloring pages, parents say.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
6 Feb. 2026
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the length of a stopgap bill depends on what Democrats agree to.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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If the director and board both agree the investigation showed police policy was violated, the Cincinnati city manager will make a final decision regarding punishment, if warranted.—
Matthew Cupelli,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Correspond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspond. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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