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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
coordinating the plans for the surprise party
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
a very meticulous wedding planner, who makes sure that every aspect of the reception—table settings, food, flowers, music, attire—coordinates right down to the last detail
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
the Nobel Memorial Award for Economic Science is universally regarded as the coordinate of the original Nobel Prizes for peace, literature, medicine, physics, and chemistry
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as in corresponding
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Recent Examples of coordinate
Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Boston is setting up a special events command center in the Seaport to help coordinate security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Sail Boston.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The blaze has reached 30 acres and is located near Burro Canyon Shooting Park, according to Cal Fire's coordinates, which is in the foothill city of Azusa.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Dave Linkletter, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
Cedarburg City Administrator Mikko Hilvo said his Ozaukee County community has been hearing from citizens about the city's coordinate address system, too.
—Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2022
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Verb
Two years later, the trio coordinated with their impeccable Nightmare Before Christmas costumes.
—Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
Boston is setting up a special events command center in the Seaport to help coordinate security for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Sail Boston.
—Anna Meiler, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Noun
The notorious pirate captain Hondo Ohnaka will share the coordinates for the three bounties and send riders to Tatooine.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
The blaze has reached 30 acres and is located near Burro Canyon Shooting Park, according to Cal Fire's coordinates, which is in the foothill city of Azusa.
—Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 20 May 2026
Adjective
The x-axis and y-axis show the two dimensions of a coordinate plane.
—Dave Linkletter, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
Cedarburg City Administrator Mikko Hilvo said his Ozaukee County community has been hearing from citizens about the city's coordinate address system, too.
—Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinate
Verb
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Avila was unable to reconcile the discrepancy.—
Lawrence Mower Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Asked how King could reconcile those two positions, Navratilova said the contradiction is obvious.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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From there, a thoughtful mentor can blend that understanding with the learner’s goals and shape experiences that help close gaps and support personalized growth aligned with their team’s development needs.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Taking place at Del Mar Fairgrounds, this show will blend advanced drone choreography with the unforgettable music and iconic moments from the Harry Potter film series, featuring 1,200 illuminated drones soaring across the night sky.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The film is currently at a hefty 27% on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer, which, for a Scary Movie film, is arguably the equivalent of a Cannes standing ovation.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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That even applies to Sgr A*, which exists on a diet of gas and dust so meager For a human, the equivalent would be consuming one grain of rice every million years.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Rookie tight end Heinrich Haarberg was waived in a corresponding move.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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The frontcourt situation grew more crowded on Sunday when the Valkyries signed former Stanford center Nadia Fingall to a rest-of-season contract after waiving Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda in a corresponding move.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The nebula’s colors appear vivid because of a filter in the spectrograph that allows specific wavelengths of light to pass through, corresponding to specific types of gas.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Each box needs to correspond to a different title – no counting one book in multiple boxes!—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Noun
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The female gaze Few women photographed Monroe, and there’s a stark contrast between Arnold’s naturalistic, candid style and the more flirtatious interplay of her male counterparts.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Copper cables, pioneered over 180 years ago by Samuel Morse, often hang next to their modern counterparts, fiber optic lines.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The set includes a loveseat and two lounge chairs that create seating for up to four people, plus a matching coffee table ideal for resting drinks and appetizers, setting up a card game, or kicking up your feet.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Style it with flat sandals in a matching hue for put-together vibes, and don’t be afraid to go big with your jewelry; a statement necklace and feminine earrings will take the look from good to great.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
3 June 2026
Verb
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This copy number variation correlates directly with salivary amylase protein levels — more copies, more enzyme, more starch-digesting capacity.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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How will that correlate to more than six wins and fewer than 11 losses?—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
4 June 2026
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“Coordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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