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coordinate

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noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

coordinate

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adjective

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Recent Examples of coordinate
Verb
The hexagons, which covered the entire enclosure, appeared to form the individual units of a grid—similar to the squares formed by the coordinate lines on a road map. May-Britt Moser, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2016 The initial rollout of coronavirus vaccines in the US has been slow and messy, as states have tried coordinate plans for appointments with little federal guidance. Kim Lyons, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2021
Noun
Wings of Rescue, an animal advocacy nonprofit organization, coordinated the flight. Samara Gerstle, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2025 University leaders coordinated with law enforcement to respond to two violent antisemitic actions. Katherine Mangan, ProPublica, 11 July 2025
Adjective
The splash of orange across the chest coordinates with the orange trim around the shorts’ pockets. Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 The patient experience office coordinates each stage of the process, from admission to discharge, ensuring that the family is involved and emotional and practical support is continuous. Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for coordinate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinate
Verb
  • The two brothers haven’t seen eye to eye in years, and though King Charles reportedly wants to reconcile with his son—perhaps an aftereffect of his cancer journey, Prince William doesn’t seem as inclined to do so.
    Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 15 July 2025
  • After despising and envying his seemingly perfect new partner from afar, their coffee date is a chance for Jessica to reconcile with the fact that Wendy was never the bad guy after all.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 13 July 2025
Verb
  • Pro-government preachers across the country have suddenly begun blending iconic, pre-revolutionary patriotic songs into Shiite religious rituals—a mix of nationalism and Islamism that the regime historically avoided but now appears eager to embrace.
    MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR, Foreign Affairs, 8 July 2025
  • The album’s unique Caribbean energy captures Castro’s time living in Curaçao, where the rapper learned to blend the island’s danzón and kizomba genres into his reggaeton-leaning rhymes.
    Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
Adjective
  • In a corresponding move, the Brewers designated right-handed relief pitcher Elvin Rodríguez for assignment.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
  • Compared to the corresponding week last year, however, the number of new unemployment claims has fallen only 3.5 percent.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • That corresponded to images shot Sunday by Maxar Technologies similarly showing the ongoing work.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 July 2025
  • Instead, subscribers answer questions online, correspond with medical professionals virtually and get the prescribed drugs in visually pleasing packages delivered discreetly to their homes.
    Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • For Hacks, Megan Stalter and Paul W. Downs didn't receive any nods, though some of their counterparts like Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder did.
    Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 15 July 2025
  • That’s no longer the case, thanks to innovations like Nova, which deliver impressive results that rival those of their less sustainable counterparts.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 15 July 2025
Adjective
  • About 70% of AHCCCS funding comes from the federal government, which provides matching funds to AHCCCS at various levels.
    Stephanie Innes, AZCentral.com, 6 July 2025
  • The Airy Gauze Beach Short is a summer wardrobe staple when paired with its matching Airy Gauzy Button-up Shirt, both on sale for $14 and $41, respectively.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • What matters is starting early with practical moments: discussing grocery prices with children or opening their first savings account, which research shows correlates with college attendance.
    Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
  • Press freedom correlates with less corruption in many countries.
    Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • Uber will meanwhile gain a proven partner to take on autonomous driving rivals around the world.
    Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 15 July 2025
  • Emily Alabi was subsequently added as a recurring star in January, playing Dani Rhodes, a temporary partner for Scola.
    Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 15 July 2025

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“Coordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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