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 But Bret’s suspicions soon grow darker and more intense when Robert’s arrival coincides with a string of teen murders within their cozy Beverly Hills bubble. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026 The crackdown coincides with a pressure campaign urging African governments to accept deportees from other nations. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026 The eclipse also coincides with the village’s annual patron saint festivities, when around 500 former residents return home. — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 This anniversary coincides with the media frenzy sparked by her recent trip to the United Kingdom with Harry and their two children—a visit that seemed unlikely until the very last moment but ultimately became a reality. — Amaia Odriozola, Vanity Fair, 4 Aug. 2026 The arrival of the newest member of the Gabby cat family also coincides with Netflix dropping the trailer for the forthcoming new season of Gabby’s Dollhouse (below). — Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 2 Aug. 2026 The announcement coincides with the launch of Performance Sun Mist SPF 30, the brand’s first entry into sports sun protection. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 31 July 2026 His hot stretch coincides with recent struggles by Alex Lange, who has a 1-2 record while converting 3-of-6 save chances in July. — Greg Jewett, New York Times, 30 July 2026 His latest visit coincides with tensions between his administration and Canada that have marred the opening of a new bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 27 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
  • The duo riffs off this dichotomy with the alarming imagery that accompanies The Precariat, taking listeners on a journey through the underbelly of America.
    — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Drooling that is new, heavy, or persistent is something to note, though Walker said what accompanies the drool is the key sign.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of accompanies
Verb
  • This sentiment corresponds to many employees in workplace environments with no clear connection of how their work contributes to the organization’s mission.
    — Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This corresponds with property taxes of just over $3,000 annually.
    — Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • Cassidy wholeheartedly agrees, admitting that success can sometimes create its own insecurities.
    — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Virtually everyone on either side of this issue agrees that California does not have enough addiction services.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Definition of agrees
Verb
  • What happens after that is committed to the good common sense of the client who usually leaves that office with only vague notions about what has been done so far and what needs to be done in the future.
    — Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • But as so often happens with LIV, attempts at answers only seem to beget more questions.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of happens
Verb
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Plus, the light and airy mesh upper offers a stretchy fit that conforms to your foot while giving you some breathing room.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • The initiative collaborates with the Shark Lab to share sightings with the public and lifeguards in the SharkEye project.
    — Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 30 July 2026
  • The team collaborates closely with global commercial bankers, Merrill, the private bank and the local market organization.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Definition of collaborates
Verb
  • For men, the 181 Relaxed and 281 Baggy fits worn by Puth in the campaign capture the shift toward more relaxed silhouettes that consumers are embracing today.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms With 306 rooms, ranging from intimate studios to spacious four-bedroom villas, you’re bound to find a setup that comfortably fits your group size.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of fits
Verb
  • However, today’s workforce consists largely of dual-earner households.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Zoe Saldaña stars as the leader of a CIA team that consists exclusively of female operatives, traveling the world to infiltrate terror cells and eliminate high-ranking leaders.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 July 2026
Definition of consists

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