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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
The other, Eid al-Adha, coincides with the end of the sacred Hajj pilgrimage season.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
His exit coincides with the date Trump announced would be Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s last day in the job.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The event is a major annual tradition in Boston, a city with deep Irish roots, and often coincides with celebrations of Evacuation Day, which commemorates the departure of British troops from Boston in 1776.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Plus, the group has been using the WBC in promotional materials over the past two weeks to build anticipation for launch, and the early release period coincides with the WBC quarterfinals and semifinals.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The redesign coincides with changing times in the organization, from a new coaching staff, a reshaped roster, and soon, a new stadium set to open in 2027.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
All of this coincides with data showing that nearly three-fourths of ICE detainees over the last year have no criminal record.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The festival usually coincides with St Patrick’s Day — although not this year — and has become a showcase for Irish racing.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Fashion’s literary obsession coincides with the viral analog bag, a toolkit for spending the day off of your phone.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Melina Khan, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
His exit coincides with the date Trump announced would be Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s last day in the job.
—Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026
The event is a major annual tradition in Boston, a city with deep Irish roots, and often coincides with celebrations of Evacuation Day, which commemorates the departure of British troops from Boston in 1776.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Plus, the group has been using the WBC in promotional materials over the past two weeks to build anticipation for launch, and the early release period coincides with the WBC quarterfinals and semifinals.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 14 Mar. 2026
The redesign coincides with changing times in the organization, from a new coaching staff, a reshaped roster, and soon, a new stadium set to open in 2027.
—Zach Powell, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
All of this coincides with data showing that nearly three-fourths of ICE detainees over the last year have no criminal record.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The festival usually coincides with St Patrick’s Day — although not this year — and has become a showcase for Irish racing.
—Ian King, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Fashion’s literary obsession coincides with the viral analog bag, a toolkit for spending the day off of your phone.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincides
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The film accompanies four young people — two from Linares and two Chinese engineers — just as the old Santana factory, a symbol of the city, reopens.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
10 Mar. 2026
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There’s a different energy inside UConn women’s basketball practices as soon as the calendar turns to March, that signature buzz of anticipation and tension that accompanies the arrival of the postseason.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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Not every zodiac sign corresponds to a month.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
8 Mar. 2026
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This corresponds to a younger Universe of roughly 13 billion years.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not everyone agrees on their effectiveness.—
Tony Plohetski,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Not everyone agrees the government should be in the business of bankrolling early-stage firms.—
Noelle Harff,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This is where the tax-free growth actually happens, so choosing and allocating investments is the step that makes the Roth worth opening.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
18 Mar. 2026
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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,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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If the measure does not pass with a simple majority, Menlo Park’s Planning Commission is expected to hold hearings in late 2026 or early 2027 to review whether the project conforms to the city’s general plan.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In this deeply intimate and haunting documentary, Alan Berliner posthumously collaborates with his friend and colleague, experimental New York City filmmaker Benita Raphan, who died by suicide during the COVID-19 pandemic.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
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The Guilford Police Department regularly collaborates with affiliated agencies in conducting these complex investigations.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And with many larger room categories available, families of all sizes will find a place to bed down that fits their needs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Make invitations clear, and let people choose what fits comfortably.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Events like this also provide a way to bring the increasingly popular active-travel segment into the safari world, which, despite its rugged reputation, consists largely of being ferried about in Land Cruisers.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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The president is seeking $10 billion in damages; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed last week that all of it would come from the Treasury General Account, which consists entirely of taxpayer dollars.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Coincides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincides. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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