COHERING Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

cohering

verb

present participle of cohere

as in corresponding

to be in agreement on every point the account in his journal coheres with the official report of the battle

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as in cooperating

to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members beset by personal animosities, the people of the neighborhood could not cohere into an effective civic association

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Recent Examples of cohering O’Rourke and double bassist Johan Berthling shape a steady drone, while Ishibashi’s piano runs suggest time-lapse footage of ice crystals forming, ordinary little bits cohering into objects of wonder. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026 But seven years after its launch, Apple’s successes are cohering into a recognizable style. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026 During the controversy that followed, his disdain for women began cohering into a political identity. — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 In this show the palette shifted from the artist’s familiar Pepto-Bismol pink to slightly more somber shades, of saffron, eggplant, and rose; the colors had a touch of Bob Thompson about them, blocky flat shapes cohering into apparitions. — Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025

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When the food is ready, the order number appears on a screen above the kiosks as well as on individual screens at each corresponding stall.

— Senior Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026
Abhishek Menon, the study’s corresponding author and a graduate student, said solving the engineering challenges associated with heavier ions could also simplify trapping lighter species.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

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The three countries are also cooperating on an initiative to safeguard freedom of navigation in the Black Sea, which Bulgaria Prime Minister Radev plans to present to the European Union this week.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
With less than three months left in this term, our time is better spent implementing the Civil Grand Jury's recommendations and cooperating fully with the State Controller's audit.

— Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of cooperating

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Skoden will celebrate Native American culture coinciding with Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

— Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Fried and his partner are expecting their first child this week, coinciding with Fried starting a Game 3 elimination contest in which the Tampa Bay Rays could knock the Yankees out of the playoffs and end their season.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2026

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Lee said Chow’s films had always crossed language and cultural lines, uniting audiences through his mix of action, comedy and heart.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
This time, the growing movement is uniting families like the Bourrées around the dinner table, with parents, teachers, and even local lawmakers joining the protests.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of uniting

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Rather than conforming to what others — especially her brothers — expect of her, Red Jacob urges Ellen to play to her own unique strengths.

— Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
There are parallels to be drawn in the MAGA crowd pining for the conforming jingoism of the 1950s.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of conforming

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How did Dill sign up after collaborating with the directors on Free Solo?

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
The school’s Medical Club began this year collaborating with the Health Career Collaborative’s Chicago chapter and Loyola University medical students to mentor students on different health topics and career pathways.

— Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026

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To maintain eligibility, households consisting entirely of full-time students may be required to provide documentation to their property manager demonstrating that at least one of the above exceptions is met.

— Olivia Young, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Launch of the app represents the latest move by Versant, a spin-off from NBCUniversal consisting largely of traditional cable assets, to diversify its revenue with more direct-to-consumer products.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026

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Hori closed the spa and settled his case with New Mexico in 2025, agreeing to pay $350,000 in restitution to customers.

— Monika Evstatieva, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026
But Trump’s broadsides against Ukraine this week, while agreeing a diesel deal with Russia, obscure Washington’s broader plan to end the war, The Washington Post’s David Ignatius reported.

— Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 13 Oct. 2026

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