as in to coincide
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 dovetail
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
In the last few seasons, that maturity on the court has dovetailed with a growing leadership role off it.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That Hayley — who reveals herself to be a former escort hired by Whitney — plays such a pivotal role as both a convenient victim and the one who actually procures young women for Whitney’s blackmail schemes is another point where reality and fiction begin to dovetail.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
That dovetailed with Smart’s message.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 12 Mar. 2026
In the last few seasons, that maturity on the court has dovetailed with a growing leadership role off it.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That Hayley — who reveals herself to be a former escort hired by Whitney — plays such a pivotal role as both a convenient victim and the one who actually procures young women for Whitney’s blackmail schemes is another point where reality and fiction begin to dovetail.
—Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 5 Mar. 2026
That dovetailed with Smart’s message.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetail
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Fanatics aligned this year’s event to coincide with the 2026 World Cup final weekend at MetLife Stadium.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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That was quickly followed by SAG/AFTRA’s announcement of their Actor Awards show dates coinciding with Oscars in both 2027 and 2028 (Feb 28 2027 and Feb 20 2028).—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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Epstein and the baroness continued corresponding into 2019, the records show.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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That said, Smith also admits that the torpedo bat's shape and corresponding swing weight could be making the bat feel easier to swing, which could in turn improve batting average rather than acting as a power tool blasting home runs out of the park.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Apr. 2026
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Trustees displayed the transgender flag on the dais as Chanise Hendrix, the district’s LGBTQ support services coordinator, gave a presentation about the past and future of SCUSD’s efforts to protect trans and non-gender conforming students and staff.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Custom furnishings, from the bookshelves to a TV cabinet, further a fluid aesthetic without conforming to one shade.—
Ludovica Stevan,
Architectural Digest,
5 Apr. 2026
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The pan is wide and shallow enough to fit a large portion of veg, and its ceramic nonstick coating makes for easy cleanup.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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Adults who have questions about how alcohol fits into their diet should talk with their health care providers.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Dovetail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetail. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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