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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 label’s tenure coincides with the collapse of the record business and the rise of streaming and the resurgence of vinyl. — Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 As the tournament and the date intersect from year to year, each anniversary that coincides represents a chance to remember, and a reminder of the non-linearity of grief. — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 This development coincides with the expansion of China’s hydrogen industry. — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026 Her decision to join Instagram also coincides with the social media platform‘s ongoing evolution including plans to allow viewers to watch videos on the big screen in their living room. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026 Also, spring often coincides with Easter, which is important in the Greek Orthodox religion. — Noo Saro-Wiwa, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Sachs’ faux boutique coincides with the $20 billion Chanel’s accelerating growth and shoppers’ fervor for fashion artistic director Matthieu Blazy’s designs. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026 The event coincides with Howell High School's homecoming parade, and Howell School District's wear Red, White & Blue Day. — Frank Witsil, Freep.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Storm surge could raise water levels 1 to 3 feet above normally dry ground in Kauai County and up to 1 foot on Oahu if the highest water coincides with high tide. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincides
  1. accompanies
  2. corresponds
  3. agrees
  4. happens
  5. conforms
  6. collaborates
  7. fits
  8. consists
Verb
  • The club music that accompanies Claire’s bodybuilder retinue is funny the first time; less so on subsequent bursts.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • In moments, the two cars are careening along an autocross course amidst a backdrop of billowing smoke—a cacophony of screaming engines and tires accompanies as soundtrack to the precise automotive choreography.
    — Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of accompanies
Verb
  • The first possibility corresponds to what happens before an observation.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Each set of three bases in the DNA corresponds to a specific amino acid (with three exceptions, each of which signals the end of the protein).
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • Mattia Sala, the product manager for SMEG USA, agrees that silverware handles should always point downward, but adds that silverware should be properly spaced out within a dishwasher’s silverware caddy.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Upon their arrival in Thailand, Jax and Luce find a guide named John (Tom Brittney) who agrees to shepherd them around the Devil’s Elbow, despite inclement weather that makes the journey even more dangerous.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of agrees
Verb
  • For business owners like Rios and Yepez, the concern is not only about immigration enforcement itself, but also about what happens when customers and workers become too afraid to leave their homes.
    — Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Most of us start the washing machine without thinking much about what happens next.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of happens
Verb
  • Softly Supportive And On Sale Sleep Number The ComfortFit Pillow is made with memory foam pieces and down-alternative fibers for gentle support that conforms to your head and neck.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • Chanel’s commission at Dib Bangkok is part of a larger initiative at the French brand, which collaborates with over 50 cultural institutions across 15 countries.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Yoga instruction is available year-round, and the resort also collaborates with yoga gurus specializing in yin yoga, immersive sound healing, and yoga nidra from October to April.
    — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of collaborates
Verb
  • Prospective clients should ask whether a reputation firm monitors these responses and how AI search fits into its broader approach.
    — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The four-piece collection includes a Dutch oven, a braiser, and a grill pan, plus one universal lid that fits all three.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of fits
Verb
  • While the company's revenue is set to expand, its customer base – which consists largely of the cloud computing giants that run enterprise workloads for businesses – appears to be growing more concentrated.
    — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • One of Underground’s most memorable episodes consists entirely of an electrifying speech by Harriet Tubman (Aisha Hinds) to a crowd of northern abolitionists.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of consists

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“Coincides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincides. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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