COINCIDE Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the verb 'coincide' contrast with its synonyms?

The words agree and concur are common synonyms of coincide . While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," coincide , used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement. // their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

Q: When might 'agree' be a better fit than 'coincide'?

The words agree and coincide are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences. // on some points we all can agree

Q: Where would 'concur' be a reasonable alternative to 'coincide'?

The meanings of concur and coincide largely overlap; however, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision. // if my wife concurs , it's a deal

coincide

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ˌkō-ən-ˈsīd

Definition of coincide

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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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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How does the verb coincide contrast with its synonyms?

The words agree and concur are common synonyms of coincide. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

When might agree be a better fit than coincide?

The words agree and coincide are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

Where would concur be a reasonable alternative to coincide?

The meanings of concur and coincide largely overlap; however, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

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Recent Examples of coincide Lynch took the ice at the alliance’s WinterFest that coincided with Toronto hosting the NHL All-Star Game two years ago. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 My Fulbright Scholarship in the Czech Republic coincided with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, providing an unexpected opportunity to study how nonprofits responded to the refugee crisis. — Tara Kolar Bryan, The Conversation, 22 July 2026 The most notable incident was the Sumdorong Chu standoff (1986–87), which coincided with China’s opposition to India’s decision to grant full statehood to Arunachal Pradesh (formerly the North East Frontier Agency) in 1987. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 The change has coincided with more distrust of the page’s administrators who are tasked with maintaining a productive and civil dialogue on the site. — William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for coincide

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Wind gusts near 30 mph are possible Wednesday, accompanied by cooler temperatures that will drop lows to around 70 degrees through early next week, forecasters say.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
The belugas were accompanied by aquatic medicine specialists, veterinarians and caretakers along the trip.

— Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 22 July 2026

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Klimoska has been part of the Talents Sarajevo program at Sarajevo Film Festival, and the corresponding scheme at the Berlinale.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
Putnam notes that each vessel carries a distinct color corresponding to its stage of life—yellow for birth, red for growth and blue for rebirth.

— Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of correspond

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Both sides agreed to discuss Tehran’s nuclear program under the Memorandum of Understanding that was signed in June but later fell apart.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 23 July 2026
Last year, the Pentagon attempted to impose major restrictions on journalists working inside the Pentagon, which, in turn, led most news outlets to turn in their access badges and walk out rather than agree to the new rules.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026

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Streaming Changed the Game Perhaps the most striking shift from four years ago is what happened on digital platforms.

— Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Then 2025-26 happened — a year where Hutson scored at a near point-per-game pace, improved defensively and was Montreal’s engine from the back end en route to a sixth-place finish for the Norris.

— Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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These include completing the Critical Design Review (CDR) by the end of 2026, which will establish the certifiable design baseline for the aircraft and enable the production and testing of certification-conforming models.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Pressure on talent to aesthetically conform used to arise quietly, behind the scenes, from agents, managers and others within the system.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026

Definition of conform

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Scott previously collaborated with Nolan on music for Tenet (2020), and Nolan has cited the link between oral storytelling and modern rap as the inspiration for the casting.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Additional sources recently told the National Examiner that William is furious about Harry and Meghan’s reported desire to collaborate with Netflix on the documentary.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 18 July 2026

Definition of collaborate

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The first few days after a home is listed often generate the greatest attention, with buyers and agents watching closely for new properties that fit their needs.

— Heartland MLS®, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
Several women also claimed a man fitting the same description approached and followed them on the Cochituate Rail Trail.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026

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