corresponding
adjective
cor·re·spond·ing
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspän-diŋ 
ˌkär-
1
a
: having or participating in the same relationship (such as kind, degree, position, correspondence, or function) especially with regard to the same or like wholes (such as geometric figures or sets)
corresponding parts of similar triangles
b
: related, accompanying
individual rights and their corresponding responsibilities
2
a
: charged with the duty of writing letters
corresponding secretary
b
: participating or serving at a distance and by mail
a corresponding member of the society
Examples of corresponding in a Sentence
“Robert” is a boy's name, and the corresponding name for a girl is “Roberta.”
a test question and its corresponding chapter in the textbook
As the cost of steel goes up, expect to see a corresponding increase in building costs.
Recent Examples on the Web
The Yankees also placed another outfielder, Austin Slater, on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, making for an easy corresponding move for Judge.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
In a corresponding move, Washington placed McLaurin on the physically unable to perform list.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
In a corresponding move, ABC struck a deal with WSVN’s parent company, Sunbeam Television, to broadcast network programming on the new ABC Miami, available on Channel 18 over the air and on Comcast, AT&T and DirecTV, plus YouTube TV, Hulu and other streaming services.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
The Cowboys will have to make a final decision on a corresponding roster move in order to make room for the 32-year-old lineman.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 5 Aug. 2025
In a corresponding move, Washington placed McLaurin on the physically unable to perform list.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2025
In a corresponding move, ABC struck a deal with WSVN’s parent company, Sunbeam Television, to broadcast network programming on the new ABC Miami, available on Channel 18 over the air and on Comcast, AT&T and DirecTV, plus YouTube TV, Hulu and other streaming services.
—Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2025
The Cowboys will have to make a final decision on a corresponding roster move in order to make room for the 32-year-old lineman.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for corresponding
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“Corresponding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corresponding. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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