as in coincident
occupying the same space
the coinciding bases of the two triangles
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as in accompanying
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 corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
the two lists coincide
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as in agreeing
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 coinciding
Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The men's soccer World Cup starts next week at 16 stadiums in North America, coinciding with the arrival of potentially dangerous summer weather in many host cities.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 June 2026
This new accessory found mainstream appeal in the 1920s, coinciding nicely with the rise of the film industry, whose stars and starlets soon made the protective eyewear a bonafide fashion trend.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Per the terms of the agreement, the MBTA will withdraw its temporary eminent domain letter to the city, and Boston will issue the T the necessary occupancy permit for the street takeover on match days coinciding with watch parties.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will honor outstanding movie theaters starting in the spring of 2027, coinciding with the Academy’s 100th anniversary, the organization announced Monday.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Price proof Nevertheless, consider swings in housing costs coinciding with the recent permit surge in Southern California.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Indeed, there have been over 100 books published on HIV/AIDS since 2020, coinciding with the start of the COVID pandemic.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
His first contract with Adidas, which included the debut signature model, was enough of a success that Edwards signed a multi-year extension in summer 2024, coinciding with the release of the Anthony Edwards 1 Low, a growth of his signature franchise.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
Father's Day in 2026 will be celebrated on Sunday, June 21, coinciding with the summer solstice.
—Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 June 2026
The men's soccer World Cup starts next week at 16 stadiums in North America, coinciding with the arrival of potentially dangerous summer weather in many host cities.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 4 June 2026
This new accessory found mainstream appeal in the 1920s, coinciding nicely with the rise of the film industry, whose stars and starlets soon made the protective eyewear a bonafide fashion trend.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 2 June 2026
Per the terms of the agreement, the MBTA will withdraw its temporary eminent domain letter to the city, and Boston will issue the T the necessary occupancy permit for the street takeover on match days coinciding with watch parties.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 2 June 2026
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will honor outstanding movie theaters starting in the spring of 2027, coinciding with the Academy’s 100th anniversary, the organization announced Monday.
—Scott Feinberg, HollywoodReporter, 1 June 2026
Price proof Nevertheless, consider swings in housing costs coinciding with the recent permit surge in Southern California.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Indeed, there have been over 100 books published on HIV/AIDS since 2020, coinciding with the start of the COVID pandemic.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
His first contract with Adidas, which included the debut signature model, was enough of a success that Edwards signed a multi-year extension in summer 2024, coinciding with the release of the Anthony Edwards 1 Low, a growth of his signature franchise.
—Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coinciding
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Regional banks bounced a bit, still down a couple percent on the week, as Thursday’s flush lower amid a few separate but coincident credit hiccups exacerbated underlying unease with the opaque and possibly lax lending across private credit and among smaller commercial banks.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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The coincident new Moon contributes no light pollution, making 2025 ideal for Orionid viewing.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
13 Oct. 2025
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Thapanee and her siblings grew up observing their parents in action, often accompanying them to business meetings.—
Kevin Lim,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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The wispy tendril of smoke keeps the mosquitoes at bay and simultaneously smells like your best indoor candle, with notes of jasmine and salt air—a perfect accompanying scent for a summertime supper on the patio.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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For example, clinical trials demonstrate weight loss of 15-20% or more, with corresponding improvements in cardiovascular outcomes, kidney function and metabolic health.—
Karen R. Studer,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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The second and final day of the convention began with a delegate moving to, and the body agreeing to, hold a moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer convicted of murdering George Floyd.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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The Commanders made a change at offensive coordinator after mutually agreeing to part ways with Kliff Kingsbury.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Most crypto tokens have an indirect relationship with the underlying platform activity, but hyperliquid is different.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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The underlying legislation, also introduced by Meeks, who is the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, passed in a 226 to 195 vote.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
Verb
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And ceasefire, allowing complete unfettered access, and most importantly, a full respect for humanitarian law and humanitarian aid workers, and that simply isn't happening at all right now.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Out with the Old, in with the Letterboxd Hollywood has always been obsessed with youth, but the current generational turnover happening inside entertainment has been especially disorienting for several reasons.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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With a cleaner-fitting trio of backs, McLaughlin and Badie both have a tough road to the roster.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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But the smaller hardcover has the benefit of fitting into nearly any bag.—
Adam Messinger,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Also, in December, Stephanie Dorisca, a former administrator at a South Florida nursing school, was found guilty on charges of collaborating with the owner and recruiters in selling about 1,000 fake diplomas for millions of dollars to students recruited from Texas.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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The company developed the vaccine, which is called intismeran, and is collaborating with Merck, the maker of pembrolizumab, which is marketed under the trade name Keytruda.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
1 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Coinciding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coinciding. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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