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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 trip coincides with the 65th anniversary of China and North Korea’s 1961 Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance, China’s only mutual defense treaty, which was signed less than a decade after Chinese troops fought with North Korea in the Korean war.
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Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The trip coincides with the 65th anniversary of the mutual defense treaty the two countries signed in 1961 — the only such treaty Beijing has ever agreed to — and builds upon their last meeting in September when Kim visited Beijing.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 8 June 2026
The weekly stochastics have flashed an oversold upturn, a constructive development that often coincides with an intermediate-term low.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Although tourists flock the Freedom Trail, this pedestrian path coincides with the day-to-day rush of downtown Boston.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
In January, Puck reported that the change in venue is an effort to capitalize on the popularity of Fanatics Fest, the massive sports festival taking place in New York’s Javits Center from July 16-19, which also coincides with the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The commemoration coincides with the first Pride March in New York City in June of 1970 on the one-year anniversary of the protests against police outside Stonewall Inn, one of the city’s most popular gay bars.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Children typically only wear diapers during a transitional phase that coincides with their development of speech and movement, their first forays into social engagement.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The move possibly coincides with uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East and security concerns.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
The trip coincides with the 65th anniversary of the mutual defense treaty the two countries signed in 1961 — the only such treaty Beijing has ever agreed to — and builds upon their last meeting in September when Kim visited Beijing.
—Stella Kim, NBC news, 8 June 2026
The weekly stochastics have flashed an oversold upturn, a constructive development that often coincides with an intermediate-term low.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Although tourists flock the Freedom Trail, this pedestrian path coincides with the day-to-day rush of downtown Boston.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
In January, Puck reported that the change in venue is an effort to capitalize on the popularity of Fanatics Fest, the massive sports festival taking place in New York’s Javits Center from July 16-19, which also coincides with the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
—Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
The commemoration coincides with the first Pride March in New York City in June of 1970 on the one-year anniversary of the protests against police outside Stonewall Inn, one of the city’s most popular gay bars.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 June 2026
Children typically only wear diapers during a transitional phase that coincides with their development of speech and movement, their first forays into social engagement.
—Theo Belci, Artforum, 2 June 2026
The move possibly coincides with uncertainty surrounding the war in the Middle East and security concerns.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincides
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Spending has held up, and the economy hasn’t shown the kind of demand collapse that typically accompanies recession-level income weakness.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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The guide who accompanies you will happily memorialize your bravery (and your love) with the obligatory kissing shots along the way.—
Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Investors can use $250 as their stop, which roughly corresponds to where the 50-day is currently running and where the stock based before the breakout began.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The first day of that year (1 Muharram ah 1) corresponds to July 16, 622, in the Julian calendar.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
22 May 2026
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Judging by the facial expression given to her caricature, the illustrator agrees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Harry King, an 83-year-old personal trainer in Greenville, South Carolina, agrees that motivation to take that first step is tough for many people, and becomes even harder as their mobility weakens.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Birds of America is my imperfect attempt to show that history can’t be buried forever, and that what happens to one of us happens, in some way, to all of us.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Nothing majorly dramatic happens, no one flames out in the kitchen, no dish is an absolute failure.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
9 June 2026
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Cannibus cultivation conforms with the agricultural zoning on the property.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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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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The next time your computer powers up instantly, your paycheck arrives electronically, your team collaborates across time zones or your work helps another person solve a problem, pause for a moment.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Sridharan, for example, usually collaborates with AI to work through issues, but her experience using it in technical tests usually entails using it as a replacement for hands-on coding.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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The structured shape keeps your essentials organized, while the roomy interior fits essentials such as a laptop and a light sweater for chilly flights.—
Paris Wilson,
Travel + Leisure,
8 June 2026
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The biggest night on Broadway calls for the best 'fits.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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The 59-member caucus consists entirely of Democrats, including more than a third from Southern states.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Clinker consists predominantly of calcium silicate minerals known as alite and belite, compounds largely responsible for cement’s strength and hardening behavior.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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“Coincides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincides. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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