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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 After several months of fan and media speculation, Lopez filed for divorce from Affleck in Los Angeles in August 2024, coinciding with the two-year anniversary of the couple's Georgia wedding ceremony. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025 This event coincides with Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. Essence, 6 Oct. 2025 That coincides with higher production costs and plunging crop prices. Jason Ma, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025 Rio was a strategic choice for this year’s awards, timed to coincide with the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30). Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coincide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
Verb
  • Klum selected the pumps to accompany a black dress with an undulating design.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
  • His attorneys also played a series of videos of family members in Mexico, accompanied by dramatic music.
    Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.
    CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
  • When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.
    William B. Davis, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • As part of that settlement, McCrary agreed to provide $1,366 a month in child support for the pair’s daughter.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Democratic elders have sought to cast blame on Republicans for the shutdown, arguing it could be averted if the GOP agreed to attach provisions to the CR enacting healthcare reforms.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2025
  • For boys to feel freed from this hierarchy, change needs to happen at every level, from homes and classrooms to community centers and government buildings, and most especially within the technology industry.
    Ashleigh N. DeLuca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The study’s results show that gamers do not conform to any single archetype of a person, and that the average gamer is both older and less likely to be male than the stereotype might suggest.
    Andrew McGowan, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This creates pressure on boys to conform to certain male beauty standards.
    Ashleigh N. DeLuca, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Together, the two firms will collaborate on the project’s development by furnishing the spaces with the brand’s new collection, Oniro chief executive officer Moreno Brambilla said in a statement.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
  • In reflecting on the last 26 years of the fest, Schwenk hopes the event carries on the legacy of bridging the gap between new actors and established professionals to collaborate and showcase their work for audiences to discover.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Scroll through to see which do fit your landscape and garden.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
  • And each category has different characteristics, so part of the process is to consider how an individual pick fits into its style overall.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.

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