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 exhibition coincides with Oyer’s fifth portrait book release, which features selections from his extensive archive. — Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 This development coincides with the 34-year-old right-hander's determined comeback bid after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The — this coincides with a continent-wide pandemic or pandemics. — NBC news, 5 July 2026 Waterhouse's latest photo coincides with Swift and Kelce's intimate rehearsal dinner, which reportedly took place at MSG last night, July 2. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 3 July 2026 The official opening of the library on Saturday coincides with July 4th celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. — Jack Dura, Fortune, 2 July 2026 Neither has confirmed the festivities will happen on the bustling and hot weekend that coincides with World Cup matches and Fourth of July celebrations. — ABC News, 2 July 2026 The battery installation spree also coincides with rising electricity costs for US residential customers. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026 This period of disappointment coincides with Mbappe’s first two years following his arrival from Paris Saint-Germain. — Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 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
  • Gunville launched Champera and its flagship program, Football Fluency Method, to cure the social isolation that often accompanies burnout.
    — Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Rosario accompanies her mother towards death while deciding whether to bring a new life into the world.
    — John Hopewell, Variety, 7 July 2026
Definition of accompanies
Verb
  • 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
  • The color of your wristband corresponds to a specific, 1-hour time slot.
    — Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • MacDonald agrees that some of Kiros' positions could put Democratic candidates in a tough spot.
    — Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Slayton agrees, noting that muddled mint or basil make particularly refreshing additions.
    — Embry Roberts, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Definition of agrees
Verb
  • This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2026
  • The experience provides a great deal of hospitality to ensure everything happens smoothly.
    — Chadner Navarro, Robb Report, 9 July 2026
Definition of happens
Verb
  • This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 15 June 2026
  • That Taylor’s statement also conforms to the conventions of creative-writing-seminar plaudits is part of the problem.
    — Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 10 June 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • King Princess has also worked closely with Aaron Dessner, who often collaborates with Swift.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • That is the lens through which Doug Lange, Vice President of IT Strategy at Choice Hotels who also collaborates with the innovation leadership, is looking at artificial intelligence and innovation.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of collaborates
Verb
  • Every summer wardrobe needs a reliable pair of denim shorts, and this Levi’s style fits the bill.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • While comparisons often focus on rocket count or maximum range, the more meaningful differences lie in mobility, ammunition, precision, and how each system fits into a wider battlefield network.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 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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