1
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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3
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
That new sign was duly planted March 25, shrewdly timed to coincide with the annual Toast to Harry Caray at Harry Caray’s Tavern on the Pier.
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Several French media outlets reported on Monday that the concerts will be officially confirmed in a spectacular event involving a light show on the Eiffel Tower this evening, with the announcement also timed to coincide with Dion’s 58th birthday.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
No one was injured during the incident, which coincided with statewide burn ban due to elevated risk of wildfires.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The staffing challenges coincide with new federal guidance on cybersecurity.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026
Several French media outlets reported on Monday that the concerts will be officially confirmed in a spectacular event involving a light show on the Eiffel Tower this evening, with the announcement also timed to coincide with Dion’s 58th birthday.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Mar. 2026
No one was injured during the incident, which coincided with statewide burn ban due to elevated risk of wildfires.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
The staffing challenges coincide with new federal guidance on cybersecurity.
—Lauren Morganbesser, semafor.com, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
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There has been an apparent rise in reported fireball incidents accompanied by sonic booms, especially in the United States, according to statistics from the American Meteor Society and recent reports in March 2026.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The Austrian government plans to accompany the ban with an effort to beef up schools' teaching of how to use media and deal with artificial intelligence.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Each pitch outcome has corresponding odds and users have a limited timeframe to choose whether to wager.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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The city agreed, reducing maximum e-bike speeds to 15 mph on city trails, prohibiting e-bikes on sidewalks and imposing penalties.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Bank of America also has agreed to pay certain litigation costs and claims administration costs, and those costs will not come from the fund used to pay class members, records show.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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When not giddily tearing apart the rom-com – a key conversation between Charlie and Emma happens in the trope-iest of cinematic eateries, a diner – Borgli asks really major thematic questions with his controversial subject matter.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek held a press conference three hours after the crash and detailed what happened.—
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Under the plan projected to cost $5 million, the Brown Mansion will be renovated with a front porch and cupola built to conform with the original Victorian style.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In order to address safety concerns, the Connecticut bill would require that any plug-in solar devices conform to the state’s building code and undergo testing and certification by a national product safety group, such as UL Solutions.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
25 Mar. 2026
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According to the indictment, Rivera also collaborated with Gorrín to arrange a meeting between Sessions, the Texas Republican congressman, and Maduro in Caracas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Gap continues to tap into the cultural zeitgeist by collaborating with creative partners who bring fresh perspectives to its heritage designs.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
27 Mar. 2026
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Geno Smith, who eventually became the starting QB in Seattle, also fit the mold of journeyman passer.—
Mike Kaye
April 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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Plus, its slender base fits inside most cupholders and water bottle bags.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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