coincides

verb

present tense third-person singular of coincide
1
as in accompanies
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 corresponds
to be in agreement on every point the two lists coincide

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3
as in agrees
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 coincides The surge in short interest coincides with a decidedly bearish sentiment creeping into what had been a relentlessly bullish AI trade. — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 23 July 2026 His departure will be effective July 31, 2028, when his contract concludes, a timeline that coincides with the August 2028 conclusion of The Public’s 60th anniversary at its famed Astor Place location in downtown Manhattan. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 July 2026 This disparity is particularly acute for Black women, whose business formation often coincides with W2 job losses and declining revenues. — Aparna Rae, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The arrival of these three specialized models coincides with a broader shift in the corporate world, as companies rethink their AI implementation strategies. — Zev Fima,jeff Marks, CNBC, 21 July 2026 The trend also coincides with Gen Z — those commonly cited as having been born between 1997 and 2012 — now entering its peak marrying years. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026 The overnight assault coincides with an escalating war on Russia’s oil infrastructure and Black Sea shipping, threatening energy flows from a key global crude corridor. — Los Angeles Times, 19 July 2026 This year’s eclipse also coincides with the annual Perseids meteor shower. — Catherine Tansey, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 July 2026 Transferring in just before his senior year, Robert’s appearance coincides with the growing terror of The Trawler, a serial killer targeting teenagers across the city. — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincides
  1. accompanies
  2. corresponds
  3. agrees
  4. happens
  5. conforms
  6. collaborates
  7. fits
  8. consists
Verb
  • But difference creates value only when leaders can navigate the friction that accompanies different perspectives.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 15 July 2026
  • Sometimes an air of wistfulness accompanies these admissions.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of accompanies
Verb
  • Yin corresponds to blood in the liver, and a liver yin deficiency can lead to dry eyes, blurred vision, or decreased visual acuity.
    — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
  • Its most common glide bomb models are the FAB-250, FAB-500, FAB-1500, and FAB-3000, where the number corresponds to the nominal weight of the bomb in kilograms.
    — Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • Abberley agrees that the cultural differences between the English and Spanish languages give room for confusion.
    — Colin Millar, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • The outside review makes sure someone who doesn’t work for them agrees.
    — Jesse Rothman, Boston Herald, 17 July 2026
Definition of agrees
Verb
  • What happens now CEQA litigants can seek injunctions to prevent construction.
    — Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
  • Great game day eats can sometimes outshine what happens on the field.
    — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
Definition of happens
Verb
  • The tank has four-way stretch that conforms to every yoga pose and crunch, and a grippy strip on the hem that prevents it from riding up.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026
  • This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • The team collaborates closely with global commercial bankers, Merrill, the private bank and the local market organization.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 July 2026
  • King Princess has also worked closely with Aaron Dessner, who often collaborates with Swift.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Definition of collaborates
Verb
  • Stadium Club sets are known for their utilization of exceptional photographs, and Joan Monfort’s work from 2007, intended for a charity calendar produced by FC Barcelona, UNICEF and newspaper Diario Sport, certainly fits that category.
    — Brooks Peck, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • Ask specifically whether a wheelchair fits through the bathroom door, whether the family can navigate the room, and whether the accessible room has more than one bed.
    — Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 July 2026
Definition of fits
Verb
  • The domestic industry consists primarily of early-stage experimental projects, and federal regulators have not yet certified any next-generation advanced reactors for standard commercial sale in the United States.
    — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
  • In Billie’s case, that consists mostly of neighborhood walks and the occasional hiking trail.
    — Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 18 June 2026
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