1
as in reconciling
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
coordinating the plans for the surprise party
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as in blending
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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Recent Examples of coordinating
Saturn coordinating with Pluto opens the door to a mutual investment.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
For dual-income couples with different ages and earnings histories, coordinating the timing of Roth conversions with each spouse’s Social Security claiming date can create significant long-term tax savings — though the specifics depend on individual circumstances.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Great British Railways’ innovation unit GBRX is coordinating the effort to speed up deployment of new rail technologies.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
From coordinating painting, flooring and cabinet removal to troubleshooting daily obstacles during the summer, Higman answered every call, provided solutions and never hesitated to step in, according to Filamor.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Today, its most widespread use is in coordinating costs, schedules, and logistics.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
At least two others — Acting Voting Section Chief Eric Neff and Timothy Mellett — have also been involved in some discussions about coordinating with DHS to share voter roll data, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Their labor includes essential care for adults like managing medications, coordinating care appointments and assisting with other needs like bathing, dressing and navigating insurance claims, Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, said during a press briefing on the research.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Residents have been coordinating daily petition drives for almost a month, gathering outside eateries, libraries, government buildings and other hotspots around Independence.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
For dual-income couples with different ages and earnings histories, coordinating the timing of Roth conversions with each spouse’s Social Security claiming date can create significant long-term tax savings — though the specifics depend on individual circumstances.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Great British Railways’ innovation unit GBRX is coordinating the effort to speed up deployment of new rail technologies.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Mar. 2026
From coordinating painting, flooring and cabinet removal to troubleshooting daily obstacles during the summer, Higman answered every call, provided solutions and never hesitated to step in, according to Filamor.
—Cyril A. Reinicke, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Today, its most widespread use is in coordinating costs, schedules, and logistics.
—Julian Rose, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
At least two others — Acting Voting Section Chief Eric Neff and Timothy Mellett — have also been involved in some discussions about coordinating with DHS to share voter roll data, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Their labor includes essential care for adults like managing medications, coordinating care appointments and assisting with other needs like bathing, dressing and navigating insurance claims, Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO of AARP, said during a press briefing on the research.
—Lorie Konish, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
Residents have been coordinating daily petition drives for almost a month, gathering outside eateries, libraries, government buildings and other hotspots around Independence.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinating
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Released in January, the song's candid lyrics tackle Pearce's inner conflict about reconciling the moral standards of religion and individuality.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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After Kouri Richins was charged with murder for fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl, a friend of the Utah mother of three had a difficult time reconciling that.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
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Maurer imagines blending the fungi with Martian or lunar dirt; their sticky mycelia would cement it into an extraterrestrial equivalent of particle board.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
31 Mar. 2026
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This vibrant pickle-centric culture, blending health, fun, and innovation, underscores how pickles have become a dynamic and enduring symbol of American creativity, taste, and innovation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
31 Mar. 2026
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If their finish would have earned them prize money, USATF will pay them the corresponding amount.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
31 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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By correlating this economic power with global viewership trends, NNAF will validate the thesis that African content is not just culturally significant, but a commercially viable sector ready for institutional scale.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Feb. 2026
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These digital twins operate as autonomous agents capable of validating issues, correlating signals, applying fixes and escalating to humans only when needed, compressing resolution times while improving service quality.—
Peter High,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Center fielder Oneil Cruz botched consecutive plays in the first inning, helping the Mets score five runs off a surprisingly ineffective Skenes (0-1), matching his career high.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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DeRozan had 33 points and six rebounds while matching his season high with 11 assists for the Kings (19-55), who had won five of eight before losing the first two games of their current five-game road trip.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Coordinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinating. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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