coordinated

adjective

co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed kō-ˈȯr-də-ˌnā-təd How to pronounce coordinated (audio)
Synonyms of coordinatednext
: able to use more than one set of muscle movements to a single end
a well-coordinated athlete

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These calcium waves showed coordinated activity, as if the astrocytes were communicating with each other. Ingrid Wickelgren, Quanta Magazine, 30 Jan. 2026 Johnson is calling for coordinated national efforts led by mayors and state governments, in concert with public pressure groups and local residents, to combat the actions by ICE, the Border Patrol and other federal authorities. David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026 Poole deployed an aggressive, coordinated press that forced turnovers in dangerous areas and created scoring chances. Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026 Lawmakers have reintroduced coordinated bills to establish a combined cannabis and hemp regulatory structure, signaling continued momentum. Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coordinated

Word History

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coordinated was in 1885

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“Coordinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coordinated. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.

Medical Definition

coordinated

adjective
co·​or·​di·​nat·​ed -ᵊn-ˌāt-əd How to pronounce coordinated (audio)
: able to use more than one set of muscle movements to a single end
a well-coordinated athlete

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