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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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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
Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
First, both councils should direct their staff to coordinate with each other and produce a joint staff report giving both city councils a common set of facts on the pros and cons of different options to make this intersection safer.
—Jerry Presley, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
There has been widespread GNSS spoofing and AIS manipulation, where tankers are digitally hijacked and tricked into displaying false coordinates that lead them into restricted territorial waters for seizure.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Dave Linkletter, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
Cedarburg City Administrator Mikko Hilvo said his Ozaukee County community has been hearing from citizens about the city's coordinate address system, too.
—Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2022
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Verb
The proclamation is part of a broader activist campaign coordinated by the Farm Animal Rights Movement, a nonprofit organization advocating for animal rights, veganism and sustainability.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
First, both councils should direct their staff to coordinate with each other and produce a joint staff report giving both city councils a common set of facts on the pros and cons of different options to make this intersection safer.
—Jerry Presley, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
So where other fertility clinics might screen a prospective patient for age or complexity, Sesame offers a comprehensive workup and coordinate care where appropriate.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
There has been widespread GNSS spoofing and AIS manipulation, where tankers are digitally hijacked and tricked into displaying false coordinates that lead them into restricted territorial waters for seizure.
—Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
The x-axis and y-axis show the two dimensions of a coordinate plane.
—Dave Linkletter, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
Cedarburg City Administrator Mikko Hilvo said his Ozaukee County community has been hearing from citizens about the city's coordinate address system, too.
—Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinate
Verb
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The pair reconciled following the incident and continued dating for some time, going on to have a child together — their son, Ever, now two — before eventually breaking up again (and getting back together and breaking up a few more times).—
Jodi Guglielmi,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The most surprising couple to reconcile is the travesty formerly known as Larl.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Romantasy books blend the best of both the fantasy and romance genres, delivering high-stakes political conflicts, endless action and plot twists, and, of course, swoon-worthy love.—
De Elizabeth,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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The warm tones in the braids absolutely glowed, especially when paired with a striking pop of more dramatic color from the super-blonde, nearly platinum color in the mid-lengths, which blended with chocolate and espresso brunette tones for a cool color contrast.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Focusing on films from Spain, Portugal and Latin America, and hosting the Spanish Screenings Content, Spain’s equivalent of France’s Unifrance Rendez-Vous in Paris.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
14 Mar. 2026
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Those charges did not require a tie to any organization, and there is no domestic equivalent to the State Department’s list of foreign terrorist organizations.—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This neglect allowed some politicians to coast on the temporary tax revenue boom from Californians and New Yorkers fleeing lockdown liberalism, and the corresponding uptick in Florida home valuations.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
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Goaltender Drew Commesso was assigned to the Rockford IceHogs in a corresponding move.—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To avoid this pitfall, Judge recommends determining a color palette for the space and buying rugs, pillows, planters, and furniture that corresponds accordingly.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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But the Walker signing was clarifying in multiple ways, including that the Chiefs by committing to him now virtually must prioritize corresponding moves to revive the receiver room and add edge rusher(s).—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Trump has never appreciated multilateral alliances and organizations, preferring their bilateral counterparts instead.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Mar. 2026
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Rethinking anode design During testing, the prototype silicon-graphene anode retained over 98 percent of its capacity after more than 2,000 cycles at a current density of five amperes per gram (A g-1), with negligible decay compared to non-lithiated counterparts.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pair them with a suit that’s also a bit irreverent, like high-rise slacks with a matching cropped jacket.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
14 Mar. 2026
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Instead of rejecting that, the designer leaned into the cozy feel with midnight blue cabinets and a matching tile.—
Lauren Jones,
The Spruce,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not being able to focus correlates with a lower ability to recall information, according to a 2020 study conducted by Stanford University researchers.—
Renée Onque,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Rotator cuff injuries can be complicated and the symptoms don’t always correlate to the extent of the damage, Mazzocca said.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Coordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinate. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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