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as in to accompany
to occur or exist at the same time
the heaviest snowfall of the season coincided with the start of our weeklong ski vacation
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2
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the two lists coincide
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as in to agree
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view
their wishes coincide exactly with my desire
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Recent Examples of coincide
Natty’s debut coincides with the start of the Nationals’ weekend homestand against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The timing of SpaceX’s decision coincides with the company’s preparations to go public with an IPO as soon as this summer.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Some observers believe the recent upsurge in violence in both the Lower Artibonite and Cul-de-Sac carry political and electoral overtones, coinciding with a series of protests that have also recently erupted.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
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Drew Pittock, USA Today, 12 May 2026
The timing of SpaceX’s decision coincides with the company’s preparations to go public with an IPO as soon as this summer.
—Andrew Cunningham, ArsTechnica, 11 May 2026
His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 May 2026
Some observers believe the recent upsurge in violence in both the Lower Artibonite and Cul-de-Sac carry political and electoral overtones, coinciding with a series of protests that have also recently erupted.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
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Head chef and owner Diego Briones has created an accomplished, light-hearted menu with hero European ingredients such as white asparagus, accompanied by more unusual combinations like coconut and green papaya.—
Jaymi McCann,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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Haendel and his assistant knocked on doors and visited local businesses to find community members willing to accompany them to museums and cultural institutions and participate in the project.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Dodgers optioned Paul Gervase, who threw three innings Saturday in the Dodgers’ 7-2 loss to the Braves, to triple-A Oklahoma City.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In 2014, the private equity scion Leon Black made two personal donations, totally $950,000, to the think tank—donations Epstein was corresponding and asking about, emails show.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
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After the United States and Iran failed to agree on the peace proposal on May 10, oil prices jumped $3 a barrel.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The Heat, which was among the teams that aggressively pursued Antetokounmpo in February ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline, would be able to include three first-round picks in a trade offer to the Bucks for Antetokounmpo if a deal is agreed to before the draft.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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When the February attack happened, the pair were engaged in nuclear discussions.—
Sudarsan Raghavan,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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This happened with the shooting at NFL headquarters in New York City, when Charlie Kirk was assassinated, and to a lesser extent, with the recent incident at the White House Correspondents dinner.—
Lorena O’Neil,
Rolling Stone,
11 May 2026
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Also in the fall 2023 semester, Texas A&M University shut down its DEI offices and revised its hiring policies to conform with the law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Amanda Chapman, Edward Kelley Preschool’s teacher of a decade, stood before the Sacramento City Unified School District board Thursday night and thanked them for collaborating with her and district personnel to create a plan that would allow the parent participation preschool to stay open.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Sources have told Deadline that Fox was originally unhappy with the creative on Season 14 of the show, but collaborated with the creative team and was ultimately sated.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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The newest data fits a trend, alongside news that Chicago once again has the country’s busiest airfield and is a top tourist destination, disproving the narrative that the city is shrinking, said Erin Connelly, communication director for Mayor Brandon Johnson.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Even the busiest gym bro could fit it in.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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