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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 decline in oil coincides with a slide in interest rates.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
The move also coincides with the brand’s broadening consumer base.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
The appearance coincides with an update on the next season of Emily in Paris, which will reportedly film in Greece and Monaco.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
The logjam coincides with a decision last June by then-Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Stacy is applying the same formula to the Masters as Amazon has tapped golf legend Jack Nicklaus for guest commentary, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of his last victory at the event.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
There will be several events across the region where the public can stargaze and celebrate the night skies, and this year’s celebration coincides with a meteor shower and a new moon.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This coincides with the changing responsibilities of GMs around the league.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The week always coincides with National Bourbon Day, celebrated each year on June 14.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Apr. 2026
Jeff Marks, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
The move also coincides with the brand’s broadening consumer base.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
The appearance coincides with an update on the next season of Emily in Paris, which will reportedly film in Greece and Monaco.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
The logjam coincides with a decision last June by then-Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem.
—Lauren Sommer, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Stacy is applying the same formula to the Masters as Amazon has tapped golf legend Jack Nicklaus for guest commentary, which coincides with the 40th anniversary of his last victory at the event.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
There will be several events across the region where the public can stargaze and celebrate the night skies, and this year’s celebration coincides with a meteor shower and a new moon.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This coincides with the changing responsibilities of GMs around the league.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The week always coincides with National Bourbon Day, celebrated each year on June 14.
—Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincides
Verb
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The dialogue accompanies the three snaps fittingly.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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For 32-year-old Brittany Shick, the grief also accompanies a sense of responsibility.—
Jim McHugh,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Publishers appear to be clinging to an old model, cutting costs, trying to preserve a structure that no longer corresponds to the hunger of the writing itself.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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This sum corresponds to the date in March on which Easter Sunday falls.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The scientific community agrees.—
Heather Bushman,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What happens next Authorities emphasize that the charges are allegations, and Mance is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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What happens when that falls apart?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Above all, in targeting their next GM to work with head coach Kevin O’Connell, the Vikings are hoping to establish an infrastructure that collaborates as much in practice as in theory.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The first release of an eight-album series in which American composer and pianist Michael Harrison collaborates with a global assortment of artists combining Eastern and Western musical traditions.—
Arts Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Newcomer Malegía Cafe fits right in, with a mural depicting the national birds of Mexico, El Salvador, and Guatemala, broadcasting its roots and style.—
Chris Malloy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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In the days leading up to the 2026 NFL Draft, the Boston Herald will be highlighting the Patriots’ best fits in every round at every position of need.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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According to The New York Times, Hegseth intercepted the Army’s promotion list, which consists mostly of white men, and struck off four officers—two Black men and two women—preventing them from advancing from colonel to brigadier general.—
Tom Nichols,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
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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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“Coincides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincides. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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