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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coincide The timeline coincides with an orbital alignment around the sun that would shorten the journey between Earth and Mars. Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 12 Oct. 2025 The Pakistani airstrikes coincided with a rare visit to India by a Taliban leader, Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, which resulted in an announcement by India on Friday to upgrade relations. Reuters, CNN Money, 12 Oct. 2025 Consulting the king Initial trepidation about taking on Shaka coincided with the onset of the pandemic. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2025 It was published in October 1960, coinciding with Charlton’s 23rd birthday. Michael Walker, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coincide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
Verb
  • The numbers fluctuate over the years, but, as a broad trend, the improvement in pass completion and the number of passes made per game over the past decade was accompanied by a significant rise in goals scored and, in particular, the proportion of goals scored from open play.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The Labubu craze doesn’t seem to be dying down any time soon, as new, mainstream, and rare editions are all in high demand, and fans often look for clothing and event advent calendars to accompany their cute yet scary figurines.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 Oct. 2025
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  • For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
  • When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.
    William B. Davis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As part of that settlement, McCrary agreed to provide $1,366 a month in child support for the pair’s daughter.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Democratic elders have sought to cast blame on Republicans for the shutdown, arguing it could be averted if the GOP agreed to attach provisions to the CR enacting healthcare reforms.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • There was a chill in the air, but for Liverpool’s midfielder, newly arrived from Spain, the real culture shock was what happened on the pitch.
    Oliver Kay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • At the time, authorities said several companies operated on the Accurate Energetic Systems property, but the blast happened in an area operated by Rio Ammunition.
    Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The study’s results show that gamers do not conform to any single archetype of a person, and that the average gamer is both older and less likely to be male than the stereotype might suggest.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This creates pressure on boys to conform to certain male beauty standards.
    Ashleigh N. DeLuca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • With Bleachers, he’s collaborated with heroes like Bruce Springsteen while turning his band into a live juggernaut.
    Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The 28-year-old wunderkind has already garnered numerous Grammy, Golden Globe, and Academy Award wins, and frequently collaborates with another renowned performer, his sister Billie Eilish.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Wyatt Sicks' members look like they were made for Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights, with creepy masks and imposing frames that would fit any haunted house.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The most popular cocktail smoking guns come with a dome to fit over the beverage being smoked.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025

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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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