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
The dogs will be moved in phases to ensure their health and safety, with veterinary teams, transport specialists and rescue partners coordinating care and relocation.
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Wpec Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
Those groups, typically big-money independent expenditure committees, are legally barred from coordinating directly with campaigns, but can spend unlimited sums to influence elections.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
The family wore coordinating ensembles, with the girls opting for black and white with high ponytails and dark shades and the boys in white and slime orange and accessorized with headbands.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead of coordinating each detail separately, much of the process is planned in advance.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Coast Guard is developing plans for underwater research and exploration of the Tampa site, coordinating with historians, robotics and autonomous systems and specialized dive teams.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The local emergency calls for strengthening state partnerships, coordinating funding, mitigation strategies and infrastructure protection.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Gatkhor Dual, an opposition official coordinating aid in Jonglei state, blamed county commissioner James Bol Makuei for blocking humanitarian access.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Beginning July 1, the agency will take on a more limited role focused on coordinating the region’s rehousing system, including managing data, helping coordinate how people access services and leading applications for annual federal funding.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Wpec Staff, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
Those groups, typically big-money independent expenditure committees, are legally barred from coordinating directly with campaigns, but can spend unlimited sums to influence elections.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 1 May 2026
The family wore coordinating ensembles, with the girls opting for black and white with high ponytails and dark shades and the boys in white and slime orange and accessorized with headbands.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 30 Apr. 2026
Instead of coordinating each detail separately, much of the process is planned in advance.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
The Coast Guard is developing plans for underwater research and exploration of the Tampa site, coordinating with historians, robotics and autonomous systems and specialized dive teams.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The local emergency calls for strengthening state partnerships, coordinating funding, mitigation strategies and infrastructure protection.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 29 Apr. 2026
Gatkhor Dual, an opposition official coordinating aid in Jonglei state, blamed county commissioner James Bol Makuei for blocking humanitarian access.
—ABC News, 28 Apr. 2026
Beginning July 1, the agency will take on a more limited role focused on coordinating the region’s rehousing system, including managing data, helping coordinate how people access services and leading applications for annual federal funding.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinating
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The volumetric data are therefore rendered unusable, as there is not yet a reliable method for reconciling nonuniform reporting.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Apr. 2026
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The series talks about the difficulty of reconciling work and raising a child and enjoying that.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Peppermint is a classic starting point, but the real magic is in blending scents to create something personal.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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The city will be divided into five collection areas corresponding to residents’ garbage day.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Today, visitors come from around the world to see sights corresponding to the love story.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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Clearly, something correlating with a generational change is shaping this disease.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
27 Apr. 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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During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors presented DNA evidence matching blood found on the rim of Alnaji’s megaphone to Kessler.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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There were even moments of consensus around issues like extending the life of California’s last nuclear plant and matching film production tax credits offered by other states and countries.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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“Coordinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinating. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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