1
as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
coordinating the plans for the surprise party
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2
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
a very meticulous wedding planner, who makes sure that every aspect of the reception—table settings, food, flowers, music, attire—coordinates right down to the last detail
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
the Nobel Memorial Award for Economic Science is universally regarded as the coordinate of the original Nobel Prizes for peace, literature, medicine, physics, and chemistry
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as in corresponding
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Recent Examples of coordinate
May-Britt Moser, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2016
The initial rollout of coronavirus vaccines in the US has been slow and messy, as states have tried coordinate plans for appointments with little federal guidance.
—Kim Lyons, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2021
William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Detectives have said that two of the six suspects coordinated the attack together.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Therefore, any digital image can be represented as a sequence of numbers…Therefore, every photograph that could ever be taken exists as coordinates.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 July 2025
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Verb
The hexagons, which covered the entire enclosure, appeared to form the individual units of a grid—similar to the squares formed by the coordinate lines on a road map.
—May-Britt Moser, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2016
The initial rollout of coronavirus vaccines in the US has been slow and messy, as states have tried coordinate plans for appointments with little federal guidance.
—Kim Lyons, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2021
Noun
Response services are collapsing, and the Nutrition sector, responsible for coordinating lifesaving efforts across Sudan, remains chronically underfunded.
—William Lambers, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
Detectives have said that two of the six suspects coordinated the attack together.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Sip a cocktail at the Thai Library, serving southern Thai cuisine, or the new open-air 7.8 N bar (reflecting the coordinates of Phuket) and watch the sunset stripe the sky in shades of lavender and rose.
—Rona Berg, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Therefore, any digital image can be represented as a sequence of numbers…Therefore, every photograph that could ever be taken exists as coordinates.
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinate
Verb
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For instance, in accounts payable, bots now ingest and reconcile invoices, while finance staff step in only for anomalies or policy exceptions—freeing up time for vendor negotiations and strategic planning.—
Dutt Kalluri,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the chances of Meghan reconciling with her own family seem dim.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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For older water stains or for camouflaging other stains, Mock advises following a process that aims to blend the stain with the surrounding area, as lifting the stain entirely isn’t possible without discoloring the leather.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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They’re designed to improve real-world life by blending the physical and the digital in ways that feel natural.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In a corresponding move, Washington placed McLaurin on the physically unable to perform list.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Yankees also placed another outfielder, Austin Slater, on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, making for an easy corresponding move for Judge.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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In general, it’s recommended that people commit to 150 minutes of moderate activity per week to see sufficient health benefits, said Dr. Wei Zheng, the study’s corresponding author.—
Gina Park,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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This chimes with previous reports that every iPhone will see a $50 price increase compared to current counterparts.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But the New England Patriots quarterback is keeping tabs on what his Washington Commanders’ counterpart — and others from their draft class — are up to heading into their second NFL seasons.—
Kyle Hightower,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Host Jesse Palmer will ask them all a series of questions, and the couple with the most matching answers win the challenge.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Such a special moment getting to get a matching tattoo with her.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Social media use correlates with a 30% increase in symptoms of depression in young adults, reports Columbia University.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Tests showing unsafe water often correlate with rain—but not always.—
Elijah Polance,
Hartford Courant,
3 Aug. 2025
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Prepare for new attribution models — work with payment providers and data partners to maintain visibility when agents are in the loop.—
Jason Goldberg,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The search for Top involved over 50 personnel, including local police units and partner agencies, and employed ATVs, drones, and helicopter support, police said in an update on July 31.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Coordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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