as in coincides
to be in agreement on every point
the Union and the Confederate accounts of the battle don't dovetail at all
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Recent Examples of dovetails
The new project dovetails with the objectives of the streamer which last year announced a $1 billion investment in production over the next four years in Mexico.
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
This research dovetails with other recent studies that have shown that modest daily caffeine consumption can have positive health effects.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The launch, which dovetails with the brand’s recent expansion into Australia with Mecca, represents further growth opportunities, Chamberlin said.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
This parade will be visible across New York Harbor and dovetails with the new mayor’s goal of spreading tourists around the five boroughs.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
That growth dovetails with fresh ways golfers are presenting themselves on the course.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The trade deadline This all dovetails into a larger trade deadline conversation.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Juanjo Pereira’s film dovetails with another of my favorite documentaries of the year, Norita, directed by Jayson McNamara and Andrea Carbonatto Tortonese.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
This response also dovetails with a broader recalibration of FedEx’s air freight strategy, one that goes well beyond a single fleet issue.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
This research dovetails with other recent studies that have shown that modest daily caffeine consumption can have positive health effects.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The launch, which dovetails with the brand’s recent expansion into Australia with Mecca, represents further growth opportunities, Chamberlin said.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
This parade will be visible across New York Harbor and dovetails with the new mayor’s goal of spreading tourists around the five boroughs.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
That growth dovetails with fresh ways golfers are presenting themselves on the course.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The trade deadline This all dovetails into a larger trade deadline conversation.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Juanjo Pereira’s film dovetails with another of my favorite documentaries of the year, Norita, directed by Jayson McNamara and Andrea Carbonatto Tortonese.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
This response also dovetails with a broader recalibration of FedEx’s air freight strategy, one that goes well beyond a single fleet issue.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetails
Verb
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Leverkusen’s admiration for Hurzeler coincides with doubts about the viability of his longevity at the Amex Stadium after fierce criticism from sections of the fanbase.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
30 Mar. 2026
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For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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The center of the image corresponds to the water column directly beneath the sonar device and appears dark.—
John Femiani,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Through gestures big and small, Bruce Friedrich conforms to the archetype of a lifelong anti-meat crusader.—
Andrew Zaleski,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
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The strategy conforms to Avylo's mission of ensuring precision indoor environments are affordable and convenient to contemporary homes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Point being, the Bengals have a history of prioritizing this type of situation early in the draft and need a quality fill at a premium position in early rounds with talent that fits their draft spot.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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This is the kind of task that fits easily into your spring laundry rotation.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dovetails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetails. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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