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How does the verb coincide contrast with its synonyms?

The words agree and concur are common synonyms of coincide. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

When might agree be a better fit than coincide?

The words agree and coincide are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

Where would concur be a reasonable alternative to coincide?

The meanings of concur and coincide largely overlap; however, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coincide Wednesday’s signing ceremony coincides with National Girls & Women in Sports Day. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025 Per data collated by the streamer to coincide with the publication of its weekly top 10 charts, the movie has generated 54.5 million views since its release on January 10, in 93 countries including France, the U.S., Canada, Germany, Spain, the UK and Australia. Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025 Their breakout season coincided with the introduction of the beam, a purple laser that lights up the sky above Golden 1 Center every time the Kings win a game. Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 3 Feb. 2025 The project, dubbed CMH Next, is targeted to open in 2029 — coinciding with the airport's 100th anniversary. Alissa Widman Neese, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for coincide 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
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  • And these participants often accompanied their criticism by saying that athletes strayed from their role as entertainers.
    Betina Cutaia Wilkinson, The Conversation, 5 Feb. 2025
  • With Chapman, Brody seems frustrated by the level of attention that accompanies their coupledom.
    Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • According to spiritual practices, this energetic field reflects our physical and spiritual well-being and is comprised of several layers: Each layer corresponds to a different chakra, emotional or spiritual aspects of our lives, and the expression of our personalities.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 1 Feb. 2025
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  • In what amounted to a salary dump, the Giants agreed to send left-hander Taylor Rogers to the Cincinnati Reds for minor league reliever Braxton Roxby, a pitcher who signed as an undrafted free agent and had a 5.21 ERA at Double-A Chattanooga last season.
    Andrew Baggarly, The Athletic, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Prioritize versatility Lacey says finding caregivers with diverse skills is useful, and 88% of Care.com report respondents agree.
    Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 29 Jan. 2025
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  • And if that happened again that's unacceptable and the American people have the right to know.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
  • What happened with the measles outbreak in Samoa Kennedy and CHD have reportedly exploited tragedy to spread anti-vaccine sentiment.
    Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 29 Jan. 2025
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  • Therefore, there is just cause to uphold Mr. Hoberg’s termination for failing to conform to high standards of personal conduct and to maintain the integrity of the game of baseball.
    Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 3 Feb. 2025
  • The goal is to ensure that filmmakers from regions like Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Africa can bring their work to the global stage without feeling pressured to conform to Western tastes.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Feb. 2025
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  • According to Dezeen, Apple actually handled the design of this one in-house, which is unusual, as the tech giant typically collaborates with prestigious UK firm Foster + Partners.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Chalamet worked with designer Doni Nahmias on the cozy piece, collaborating to find an aesthetic and silhouette that would reflect the star’s effortless personal style.
    Christian Allaire, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
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  • Chelsea are also listening to offers for Nkunku, who was signed before Enzo Maresca’s appointment as head coach last summer and does not fit his style of play, with Cole Palmer being preferred in the France international’s best position.
    Jacob Whitehead, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Best’s family is left to live without her — and to try and do the impossible thing of fitting her life, her successes and her joy, her hopes and dreams, into a few quotes and memories.
    Wendy Grossman Kantor, People.com, 2 Feb. 2025

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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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