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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 Grand Blanc Chamber of Commerce has been coordinating food deliveries to first responders courtesy of businesses in town who wanted to do their part.
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John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Ahead of her birthday this week, the pair stepped out for the Broadcasting + Cable Hall Of Fame Awards 33rd Anniversary Gala in New York City in coordinating black ensembles.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Moroccan protesters are using social media platforms like TikTok and Discord—a messaging app popular among gamers and also used during the Nepal uprising—to organize, with the group 'Gen Z 212' and other groups coordinating rallies.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Williams added their office is working on a data-tracking system to monitor arrests and cases from the special unit task force and is coordinating with court officials to set up a night court in the event of an increase in cases.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Madrid Film Office works daily to support productions, coordinating with city services to streamline permits and promote filming across all 21 districts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
From coordinating sets in terminal lounges to lightweight jackets that transition effortlessly from day to night, the collection is built for travel without compromising on style.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Ignacio Torres Ignacio Torres is a coordinating producer for NBC News.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
John Wisely, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
Ahead of her birthday this week, the pair stepped out for the Broadcasting + Cable Hall Of Fame Awards 33rd Anniversary Gala in New York City in coordinating black ensembles.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
With metallic outfits and coordinating accessories, including silver hooped earrings, sparkling necklaces, super-cool shades, silver heels, and a beaded purse, Barbie Deluxe’s look is one that reigns supreme.
—Pamela Brill, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Moroccan protesters are using social media platforms like TikTok and Discord—a messaging app popular among gamers and also used during the Nepal uprising—to organize, with the group 'Gen Z 212' and other groups coordinating rallies.
—Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Williams added their office is working on a data-tracking system to monitor arrests and cases from the special unit task force and is coordinating with court officials to set up a night court in the event of an increase in cases.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
Madrid Film Office works daily to support productions, coordinating with city services to streamline permits and promote filming across all 21 districts.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
From coordinating sets in terminal lounges to lightweight jackets that transition effortlessly from day to night, the collection is built for travel without compromising on style.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2025
Ignacio Torres Ignacio Torres is a coordinating producer for NBC News.
—Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinating
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The auditors also say that Elevate hasn’t adequately tracked the returns from their investments – though in response to this audit, Elevate has nearly completed a project reconciling all these returns.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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But whether this will end up being a good thing or a bad thing for King Charles and Prince Harry, or for Prince Harry’s chances of reconciling with more of his family remains to be seen.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
1 Oct. 2025
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Castlecore Castlecore continues to enchant Pinterest users, blending medieval fantasy with mystical, whimsical elements.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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This recipe calls for scooping out two cups of the bean-and-onion mixture, blending it with crushed tortilla chips, and then returning it to the pot.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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WalletHub then evaluated the five dimensions using 45 relevant metrics, with their corresponding weights.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
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Two years after the Golden State Valkyries paid $50 million as a league expansion fee, the three franchises set to enter into the league in 2028, 2029 and 2030 were announced with a corresponding $250 million expansion fee.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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However, sometimes, the right play happens for the correlating gossip.—
Charlotte Wilder,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Clennon reprised the role nearly a decade later on Once and Again, marking the rare appearance of the same character on two series that are not spinoffs or directly correlating properties.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Sep. 2025
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What is the Powerball payout on matching 2 lottery numbers?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pets are already the MVP of any household, and this matching Halloween costume depicts that beautifully.—
Kyley Warren,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Coordinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinating. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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