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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
The United Nations was on the ground and coordinating help from a global fund.
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Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
The family of four all wore matching Adidas looks with a coordinating red-white-and-blue star pattern for Team USA.
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Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Historically, marketing execution depended on large teams coordinating research, content, creative development, campaign operations, analytics and optimization.
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Sairam Vedam,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The National Park Service and the state of South Dakota are coordinating the celebration.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Authorities allege Arnold played a central role in the incident, accusing him of coordinating suspects and directing the attack.
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Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
On her feet, a pair of coordinating satin slingbacks.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
The walls are treated with the same limewash and a coordinating waterproof plaster, tadelakt, in the shower area.
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Alyssa Bird,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
At Western Connecticut State University, undocumented students are supported through Western Without Borders, a student organization created in 2018, focused on advocacy and awareness, and the UndocuAlly Taskforce, a faculty- and staff-led group coordinating campus resources and response efforts.
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Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Phil Helsel,
NBC news,
27 June 2026
The family of four all wore matching Adidas looks with a coordinating red-white-and-blue star pattern for Team USA.
—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Historically, marketing execution depended on large teams coordinating research, content, creative development, campaign operations, analytics and optimization.
—
Sairam Vedam,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The National Park Service and the state of South Dakota are coordinating the celebration.
—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Authorities allege Arnold played a central role in the incident, accusing him of coordinating suspects and directing the attack.
—
Hannah McIlree,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
On her feet, a pair of coordinating satin slingbacks.
—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
The walls are treated with the same limewash and a coordinating waterproof plaster, tadelakt, in the shower area.
—
Alyssa Bird,
Architectural Digest,
25 June 2026
At Western Connecticut State University, undocumented students are supported through Western Without Borders, a student organization created in 2018, focused on advocacy and awareness, and the UndocuAlly Taskforce, a faculty- and staff-led group coordinating campus resources and response efforts.
—
Valentina Toro,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinating
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And that means getting stuff done involves reconciling the demands of a couple of 100 million people.
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Analysts spend 70% of their time collecting and reconciling data across systems rather than actually analyzing it.
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For years, the silky, ultra-fine powder of Lancôme's Blush Subtil has been a go-to for a soft, shimmer-free flush, blending seamlessly into skin and building effortlessly from a subtle wash of color to a more vibrant pop.
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But thanks to Cardiff’s industrial boom in the early 1900s, the city’s culinary landscape has since transformed into a vibrant hub, blending both traditional recipes with fresh Welsh produce.
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The most popular team kits this year are for Mexico, Argentina, Spain, France and USA, while corresponding player jerseys from Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are also selling quickly, thanks to their performances on the pitch (and overall star quality to boot).
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The cameras, not so much hunting as scavenging, fed the numbers and their corresponding locations into a national database owned by a company that sells the information.
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Another study observed children as young as ten months old correlating larger physical statures with dominance.
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By correlating vulnerabilities into potential attack paths, teams can prioritize issues that could realistically lead to privilege escalation, lateral movement, or data access—rather than treating all findings equally.
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Swift wore a yellow Simkhai Lydia Jacquard mini dress paired with matching yellow heels.
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The three main types of non-compliance in labeling included fiber percentages not matching the actual material makeup, items containing different or cheaper fibers than those listed on the label, or simply incorrectly declaring or naming fibers on labeling.
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“Coordinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinating. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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