COINCIDES Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

coincides

verb

present tense third-person singular of coincide

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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as in corresponds

to be in agreement on every point the two lists coincide

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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 For Olivia Allen, the second rotation of Ana Viktoria Dzinic’s solo at Nicoletti in Shoreditch—which coincides with a solo booth over at Frieze London—is a must. — Mahoro Seward, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 The release coincides with the film’s exhibition at the Paris Cinémathèque Française as part of the ongoing Belmondo retrospective. — Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026 The pair’s return to joint engagements coincides with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to the UK, fueling speculation that William and Kate are keen to underline the importance of their public work and promote their causes. — Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 13 Oct. 2026 The weeklong event coincides with the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards on October 22, where Rawayana is also a finalist as Latin Pop Artist of the Year, Duo or Group. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026 The rebound by Mahomes’ favorite target coincides with KC’s snaring of Super Bowl LX MVP Kenneth Walker III, who leads the league with 537 rushing yards. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Oct. 2026 The delay means the PS5 version will now coincides with a new expansion for the game. — Tom Warren, The Verge, 8 Oct. 2026 Advertisement The rise of these groups also coincides with a long-running audiobook boom. — Angela Haupt, Time, 7 Oct. 2026 At its heart are family relationships and the choices people make when personal upheaval coincides with historic change. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

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Verb

And from that boredom, a different kind of will, the willfulness that accompanies a need to destroy that happiness.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
The trip, which accompanies an Aït Atta family on their seasonal migration, includes deluxe glamping-style accommodations, activities like traditional bread baking and jewelry-making, as well as a private local guide throughout.

— Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of accompanies

Verb

The result is a politics in which almost everyone agrees that reform is urgently needed, provided someone else pays, and their own group’s advantages remain untouched.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
If the Tax Court agrees that rescheduling eliminates section 280E liability for past years, cannabis businesses could seek refunds for multiple prior tax years.

— Carolyn Schenck, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of agrees

Verb

Researchers can model what happens if copper prices increase sharply or if a newer technology becomes commercially viable years from now.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2026
When that happens, per state law, the commissioner must either close the campus or take over the district.

— Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of happens

Verb

Not every state conforms to the federal rules, and an investor’s residence may change over the holding period, so federal tax deferral doesn’t always produce identical state-tax treatment.

— Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026
This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026

Definition of conforms

Verb

During the summer, the program collaborates daily with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, known as Cal Fire, on wildland fires.

— Charlie Lapastora, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
His team collaborates with costume makers and other specialists, each bringing expertise in areas such as mascots, corsets and casual wear.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of collaborates

Verb

From there, the team determines whether the dance will feature a solo performer or a duo or trio, as well as the type of character that fits best.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
The shopper knows when the order will arrive and picks the shipping method that fits their needs.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of fits

Verb

The top third of the back of the TV consists only of the OLED panel and its metal frame, which combined are a fraction of an inch thick.

— Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
The film consists largely of anonymous testimony from 24 members of Israel’s military and intelligence services.

— Drew Paul, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

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