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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
In many tribal communities, a lack of care coincides with long-standing inequities caused by centuries of systematic discrimination.
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Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
The ceremony coincides with the Day4Empathy, which marks the anniversary of Roger Ebert’s death.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
His appointment coincides with the launch of the F/W 27–28 season.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Their blooming season typically coincides with that of blueberries, which can boost pollinator activity and, potentially, your blueberry yield.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The release of the $10,600 chrono also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the aircraft’s first flight.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Leverkusen’s admiration for Hurzeler coincides with doubts about the viability of his longevity at the Amex Stadium after fierce criticism from sections of the fanbase.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
It could be counteracted by a weaker employment number, given a slowing economy generally coincides with falling yields as investors seek out safety (bond yields move inversely to prices).
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
The ceremony coincides with the Day4Empathy, which marks the anniversary of Roger Ebert’s death.
—Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
His appointment coincides with the launch of the F/W 27–28 season.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
Their blooming season typically coincides with that of blueberries, which can boost pollinator activity and, potentially, your blueberry yield.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2026
The release of the $10,600 chrono also coincides with the 50th anniversary of the aircraft’s first flight.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Leverkusen’s admiration for Hurzeler coincides with doubts about the viability of his longevity at the Amex Stadium after fierce criticism from sections of the fanbase.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
For Bunny World Foundation — the Southland’s most active rabbit rescue organization — spring is the worst time of year, as the post-Easter dumping phenomenon coincides with rabbits’ natural breeding season to create an overwhelming influx of unwanted bunnies.
—City News Service, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
It could be counteracted by a weaker employment number, given a slowing economy generally coincides with falling yields as investors seek out safety (bond yields move inversely to prices).
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincides
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When Reverend Jeff Hood — a spiritual advisor who accompanies men on death row — reached out to him on Facebook, though, he was intrigued.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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From the beginning, the emphasis centered on preparation, consistency, and respect for the emotional complexity that accompanies divorce and custody matters.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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The center of the image corresponds to the water column directly beneath the sonar device and appears dark.—
John Femiani,
The Conversation,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Speck agrees, adding that while high versus low porosity doesn’t exclusively determine frizziness, there are also many clients that fall somewhere in the middle of the spectrum—and this is especially true, as Clifford notes, if hair is color-treated.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2026
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Hannah Rejali, an advocate for Kansas City Public Schools, agrees.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The real action happens outside of the courtroom—at the Cairo Club, or the bar at the Lafayette Hotel, or F&M Patio Bar—where the heat and the music and the drinks have a way of bringing Lemann back to herself.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Check-in happens in the room which makes everyone's life easier.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Through gestures big and small, Bruce Friedrich conforms to the archetype of a lifelong anti-meat crusader.—
Andrew Zaleski,
The Atlantic,
30 Mar. 2026
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The strategy conforms to Avylo's mission of ensuring precision indoor environments are affordable and convenient to contemporary homes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
Verb
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Point being, the Bengals have a history of prioritizing this type of situation early in the draft and need a quality fill at a premium position in early rounds with talent that fits their draft spot.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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This is the kind of task that fits easily into your spring laundry rotation.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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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 8 Apr. 2026.
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