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as in accompanied
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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as in corresponded
to be in agreement on every point
the two lists coincide
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as in agreed
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 coincided
These openings coincided with the inaugural seasons of the National Hockey League’s Nashville Predators (1998) and the National Football League’s Tennessee Titans (1999).
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Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Beyond Allen’s centuries-old examples, the inflation of the last five years has coincided with the electoral ouster of incumbent governments, of all ideologies, across the world.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
That reduction coincided with, yet also far outpaced, the 20% nationwide average decline in murders from 2024 to 2025.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Fortunately for us all, both coincided this past week with the acquisition of MacKenzie Gore and the arrival of snow and ice.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
As a strong arctic blast sweeps through Texas, many may be recalling the deadly blackouts that coincided with a deep freeze in February 2021.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
The return of draft horse shows coincided with the National Western’s 75th anniversary in 1981.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The latest coincided with the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, which began on Friday and are expected to continue on Saturday.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The new rules also coincided with a league-wide ban on specialty tape, like the rainbow tape used to celebrate Pride.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
Beyond Allen’s centuries-old examples, the inflation of the last five years has coincided with the electoral ouster of incumbent governments, of all ideologies, across the world.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 27 Jan. 2026
That reduction coincided with, yet also far outpaced, the 20% nationwide average decline in murders from 2024 to 2025.
—Austen Erblat, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026
Fortunately for us all, both coincided this past week with the acquisition of MacKenzie Gore and the arrival of snow and ice.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
As a strong arctic blast sweeps through Texas, many may be recalling the deadly blackouts that coincided with a deep freeze in February 2021.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
The return of draft horse shows coincided with the National Western’s 75th anniversary in 1981.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
The latest coincided with the trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi, which began on Friday and are expected to continue on Saturday.
—Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
The new rules also coincided with a league-wide ban on specialty tape, like the rainbow tape used to celebrate Pride.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincided
Verb
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The itchy rash is accompanied by intense stinging, pain, and burning.—
Fara Rosenzweig,
Outside,
24 Jan. 2026
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The rib-poking voiceover, which might as well have been accompanied by talking-head interviews, repeatedly underlines the groundbreaking quality of public access in a way that suggests the audience might forget.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2026
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Tolbert’s time in Denver corresponded with the Broncos’ 2016 Super Bowl win.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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Green's Cadillac Catera had a decal on it that also corresponded to one on the vehicle observed in the McDonald's video footage, investigators said.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Trump said late Thursday that President Vladimir Putin had agreed to a temporary pause in targeting Kyiv and other places as the region experiences freezing temperatures that have brought widespread hardship to civilians.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Senate agreed in 2006, when lawmakers confirmed Warsh to the Fed by voice vote.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Thursday's crash happened near the city of Durban in the eastern KwaZulu-Natal province.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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Nevils explains in her book how this message was jarringly confusing and led her to second-guess what had happened, ultimately leading her back to the belief that the nature of the encounter was nothing alarming.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Jan. 2026
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Two years later, the developers submitted an alternative application for a 64-unit development that conformed to Saratoga’s General Plan and zoning.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Authorities are looking into whether soundproofing material on the ceiling conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.—
Geir Moulson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Next door is Yamada, a Michelin star kaiseki that recently collaborated with Suntory Global Spirits on a limited menu in which dishes were prepared with the company’s premiere portfolio of whiskies.—
Brad Japhe,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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For the trance choreography, Bhanuteja collaborated with choreographer Siko Setyanto to create original movement rather than replicate existing traditions.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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As folks came and went, the neighborhood changed its name to fit the times—East Harlem, then Italian Harlem, then El Barrio or Spanish Harlem for those who couldn’t roll their r’s.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Grips fit perfectly into my hands, balancing the bike comfortably between my legs, and the brakes and accelerator took an equal amount of (no) time to get used to.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Geary’s early career consisted mostly of guest roles on TV shows.—
Victoria Edel,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
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From there on, Driscoll’s career consisted mostly of working in venture capital and private equity firms before an unsuccessful run for a congressional seat in North Carolina, where Driscoll grew up.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Coincided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincided. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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