1
as in to accompany
to occur or exist at the same time
the heaviest snowfall of the season coincided with the start of our weeklong ski vacation
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2
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the two lists coincide
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3
as in to agree
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view
their wishes coincide exactly with my desire
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Recent Examples of coincide
Reader's Digest named Route 66 one of the best places to travel in 2026, coinciding with the highway's centennial.
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Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
International studies reviewing health records have also identified patients whose chatbot activity coincided with negative mental health outcomes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Dalí Museum carries momentum through the year with a special show coinciding with America’s 250th birthday—Dalí in America, opening in May.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Only in recently years has the county experienced a budget where revenues didn’t cover spending, a change that coincided with Democrats taking over the board majority after decades of Republican control.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 6 Jan. 2026
International studies reviewing health records have also identified patients whose chatbot activity coincided with negative mental health outcomes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Jan. 2026
The Dalí Museum carries momentum through the year with a special show coinciding with America’s 250th birthday—Dalí in America, opening in May.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 5 Jan. 2026
Only in recently years has the county experienced a budget where revenues didn’t cover spending, a change that coincided with Democrats taking over the board majority after decades of Republican control.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
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New state sales tax revenue generated within the massive STAR bond district will pay back the bond debt used to build a new stadium and accompanying facilities for several decades.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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Their children often accompany them to public services and have already taken up royal duties of their own, but Kate and William make sure their kids' lives are mostly out of the spotlight.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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The series tends to correspond more with how most historical accounts view Guiteau, understanding him through the lens of mental illness.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
7 Nov. 2025
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In interviews with several analysts, bulls and bears agreed that CoreWeave’s fundamentals, as reflected in its filings, don’t currently add up.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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This comes amid wider Russian attack on cities closer to Ukraine's front-line regions, signaling that Moscow has no intention of easing up its targeting of infrastructure or agreeing to any ceasefire.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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When the pandemic happened, the only way to access live performance was if it was recorded and cast widely.—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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Good's defenders – including city and state leaders – are calling what happened an unjustified attack; federal authorities say the agent was acting in self-defense.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
9 Jan. 2026
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Add a breast cancer diagnosis—with its potential surgeries, scars and treatment side effects—and the pressure to conform to outdated beauty standards can feel disheartening.—
Tabitha Britt,
Flow Space,
30 Oct. 2025
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That was a clear issue in New Hampshire, which was unable to change its date to conform to the DNC’s 2024 calendar amid resistance from top Republican leaders in the state.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
27 Oct. 2025
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Ohio State Sports Properties, Learfield’s local team in Columbus, will collaborate with Ohio State’s athletic department on centerpiece sponsorship assets, such as a jersey-patch partnership in anticipation of an NCAA rule change.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Last year, the brand for the first time participated at the Met Gala and launched the Moncler Genius collection with Mercedes-Benz by Nigo and the first collection of apparel collaborating with Donald Glover’s Gilga Farm.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Plus, with both petite and short inseam options, they are designed to fit right off the rack with no tailoring required.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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There is no one organizational system that fits every family and lifestyle, but there are some tips and tricks that help.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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