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 Decline tends to set in when willful stasis coincides with the rise of a rival more committed to pioneering. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026 The Victorian-era tale captures their growing attachment alongside a fascinating assortment of characters and historic events until their Involvement in World War II coincides with Hitler's deliberations to invade Britain. — Monitor Reviewers, Christian Science Monitor, 19 Oct. 2026 Albania’s unrest coincides with growing street protests elsewhere in Europe. — Reuters, NBC news, 17 Oct. 2026 And the fact that its end coincides with an onslaught of other work is not lost on Brammall, whose career, with a few exceptions, has been largely defined by his work in the Southern Hemisphere. — Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026 The same weather pattern could also bring opportunities for winter storms if sufficient moisture coincides with cold air. — Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The dynamic Lawrence mentioned — having a limited amount of time to hook an audience — coincides with the rise of streaming and other industry shifts that stemmed from it. — Travis Clark, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026 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 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

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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

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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

For the technology leader responsible for keeping essential services running, these details provide a basis for assessing what protections exist and what happens in an extreme scenario.

— Margot Edelman, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
The conversational layer may be what a borrower sees, but the difficult work happens deeper in the stack, where documents, rules, calculations, decisions, and transaction states have to remain connected.

— Ethan Stone, Sacbee.com, 22 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

Aside from its brightness, everything else about the BOAT fits the model of a typical long-duration GRB.

— Robin George Andrews, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
From probiotics and prebiotics to digestion and smart food pairings, here’s how sourdough actually fits into a gut-friendly routine.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of fits

Verb

Their list consists primarily of interventions such as more per-pupil funding, banning cellphones and restricting artificial intelligence in the classroom.

— Gustavo E. Fischman, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
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

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