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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
Emails released by the Department of Justice earlier this month showed Lutnick's wife coordinating with Epstein's assistant to visit the island for lunch in December 2012.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
In that case, an anti-drone laser was deployed by CBP without coordinating with the FAA, which then decided to close the El Paso airspace to ensure commercial air safety, according to sources familiar with what happened and weren’t authorized to discuss it.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Although its role is limited to coordinating referrals, Carenector is working with independent security auditors to validate that its operational and data-handling practices align with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Sleek, coordinating suiting and refined separates feel unexpectedly modern and undeniably chic.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
In Angola, the Cuban revolutionary Jorge Risquet spent several years coordinating Cuban and Soviet support for the country’s Marxist government fighting, and defeating, a formidable tandem of CIA cash and South African firepower.
—Alfred McCoy, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
All participating acts have donated the master rights to their Help(2) tracks in perpetuity, while publisher Beggars Group played a key role in coordinating logistics to bring everything together.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026
Obama paired a turtleneck with a coordinating leather pencil skirt, adding on silver statement earrings and leather over-the-knee boots in a pale beige hue.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The case was brought under Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide Justice Department initiative launched in 2006 to combat child exploitation by coordinating federal, state, and local efforts to identify offenders and rescue victims.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
In that case, an anti-drone laser was deployed by CBP without coordinating with the FAA, which then decided to close the El Paso airspace to ensure commercial air safety, according to sources familiar with what happened and weren’t authorized to discuss it.
—Josh Funk, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Although its role is limited to coordinating referrals, Carenector is working with independent security auditors to validate that its operational and data-handling practices align with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Feb. 2026
Sleek, coordinating suiting and refined separates feel unexpectedly modern and undeniably chic.
—Sarah Zendejas, Vogue, 26 Feb. 2026
In Angola, the Cuban revolutionary Jorge Risquet spent several years coordinating Cuban and Soviet support for the country’s Marxist government fighting, and defeating, a formidable tandem of CIA cash and South African firepower.
—Alfred McCoy, Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
All participating acts have donated the master rights to their Help(2) tracks in perpetuity, while publisher Beggars Group played a key role in coordinating logistics to bring everything together.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2026
Obama paired a turtleneck with a coordinating leather pencil skirt, adding on silver statement earrings and leather over-the-knee boots in a pale beige hue.
—Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
The case was brought under Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide Justice Department initiative launched in 2006 to combat child exploitation by coordinating federal, state, and local efforts to identify offenders and rescue victims.
—Doug Myers, CBS News, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinating
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For Sweetgreen’s founders, the challenge has been reconciling their vision with the need to make money.—
Bloomberg,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and the importance of reconciling with God.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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Embellishments, the adventurous mix of patterns and textures is key; blending bold plaids, intricate florals, and abstract prints with rich fabrics like velvet, satin, and layered knits.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Each guest room functions as its own universe, blending design pieces by Gio Ponti, Sottsass, and Eames with contemporary art from the hotel's impressive collection, including works by Olga de Amaral, Joana Vasconcelos and Manolo Valdés.—
Ryan Craggs,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Feb. 2026
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Here's a look at how grocery stores ranked with its corresponding score out of 100.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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On the reverse side, there are symbols and dates in Roman numerals corresponding to each sign of the zodiac.—
Micaela English,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 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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Wearing matching leather coats, the two chatted constantly, pointing at parade formations and singing along with performers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Feb. 2026
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Pulling her strawberry blonde hair away from her face, Lohan also showed off a pair of matching diamond chain link earrings.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Coordinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinating. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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