1
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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2
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
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.
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Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Helen Molesworth, Artforum, 1 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohering
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In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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Noreus is accused of conspiring with Witherspoon, who was not charged in her case, and the other cooperating defendants to solicit students seeking nursing credentials and healthcare employment.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Officials said the incident is still under review and that the city is cooperating fully with investigating agencies.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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Father's Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, June 21, coinciding with the summer solstice.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The men's soccer World Cup starts next week at 16 stadiums in North America, coinciding with the arrival of potentially dangerous summer weather in many host cities.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Moonshot and Earthshot Prince William and Caroline Kennedy uniting for the Earthshot Prize represented the next generation of Kennedys and Windsors working together.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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The Tsinghua University School of Economics and Management board serves as a rare forum uniting top global CEOs with Chinese government, academic, and business leaders.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
2 June 2026
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Loans that meet these guidelines are conforming loans; loans that do not are nonconforming.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
2 June 2026
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Joby is most of the way through Phase 4 and has begun flight testing its first FAA-conforming aircraft for Type Certification.—
Samantha Subin,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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Also, in December, Stephanie Dorisca, a former administrator at a South Florida nursing school, was found guilty on charges of collaborating with the owner and recruiters in selling about 1,000 fake diplomas for millions of dollars to students recruited from Texas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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The company developed the vaccine, which is called intismeran, and is collaborating with Merck, the maker of pembrolizumab, which is marketed under the trade name Keytruda.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
1 June 2026
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Existing commercial solar panels are also physically bulky systems consisting not just of photovoltaic materials but also of thick protective glass, encapsulation layers, metallic contacts, mounting hardware, and structural framing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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Starship’s tanks hold about 1,500 metric tons of propellant, consisting mainly of liquid oxygen and liquid methane cooled to cryogenic temperatures.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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Trump, however, has called for unspecified changes, and Iranian officials have shown no public sign of agreeing to the deal.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2026
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Unlike the 2021 and 2024 summers, Williams already has taken care of his contract, agreeing in late April to a two-year, $50 million deal that is likely his final NFL paperwork before retirement.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
7 June 2026
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“Cohering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cohering. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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