1
as in reconciles
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
coordinating the plans for the surprise party
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as in blends
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 equivalents
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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Recent Examples of coordinates
Rob Giglio, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The emergency operations manual used by PJM, which coordinates electricity flows across large parts of the Midwest and mid-Atlantic region, says operators are expected to act immediately when their power demand exceeds the supply to stabilize the grid.
—Fangxing Fran Li, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Your intuitive faculties are on point today as the sun coordinates with Neptune.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 May 2026
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which coordinates state insurance regulation to protect policyholders, does not approve of using such agreements as assets because they cannot be sold quickly to pay claims.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The future of legacy industries won’t be defined by who replaces systems fastest, but by who coordinates them best.
—Miroslav Katsarov, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The company draws on clinical, claims, and behavioral data to identify patients at risk and coordinates support with care navigators, clinical outreach, and palliative care between visits.
—Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Several local utilities drawing from the Catawba River basin moved into mandatory restrictions this month under the basin’s Low Inflow Protocol, a regional drought-management system that coordinates conservation efforts.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
At the top, System 3 acts as a fleet-level agent that assigns goals, integrates with facility management systems, and coordinates tasks across wheeled and bipedal robots.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Upon receiving target coordinates, the RCH 155 can aim and fire up to nine rounds in rapid succession before speeding away in around 30 seconds, before enemy artillery has time to return fire.
—David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
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
Precise coordinates could not be conjured, like that grad-school romance that seemed so important at the time.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
The customer then places an order, and the team in Spain coordinates with the group’s manufacturing facilities to bring these looks to life, starting with sending design assets and tech packs.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The Greater Kansas City Coalition is the lead agency for what’s known as the Continuum of Care (CoC) — a regional planning group comprising various local organizations and people — that coordinates applying for federal grant funding for homelessness for Jackson and Wyandotte counties.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
The Corrections Department reviews the inmates’ eligibility, coordinates with their case managers and submits the plans to the Corrections Department’s population office.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Verb
My Chief of Staff built a full end-to-end app for Cannes Lions that coordinates scheduling across 20+ executive diaries, manages the Canva Cabana program, and pipes lead interactions directly into our CRM.
—Rob Giglio, Fortune, 28 May 2026
The emergency operations manual used by PJM, which coordinates electricity flows across large parts of the Midwest and mid-Atlantic region, says operators are expected to act immediately when their power demand exceeds the supply to stabilize the grid.
—Fangxing Fran Li, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Your intuitive faculties are on point today as the sun coordinates with Neptune.
—Usa Today, USA Today, 24 May 2026
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which coordinates state insurance regulation to protect policyholders, does not approve of using such agreements as assets because they cannot be sold quickly to pay claims.
—Gretchen Morgenson, NBC news, 20 May 2026
The future of legacy industries won’t be defined by who replaces systems fastest, but by who coordinates them best.
—Miroslav Katsarov, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
The company draws on clinical, claims, and behavioral data to identify patients at risk and coordinates support with care navigators, clinical outreach, and palliative care between visits.
—Ellen Sheng, CNBC, 19 May 2026
Several local utilities drawing from the Catawba River basin moved into mandatory restrictions this month under the basin’s Low Inflow Protocol, a regional drought-management system that coordinates conservation efforts.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026
At the top, System 3 acts as a fleet-level agent that assigns goals, integrates with facility management systems, and coordinates tasks across wheeled and bipedal robots.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 14 May 2026
Noun
After my plane landed, I was texted a set of coordinates that led me to a dirt road deep in the high plains.
—Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 26 May 2026
Upon receiving target coordinates, the RCH 155 can aim and fire up to nine rounds in rapid succession before speeding away in around 30 seconds, before enemy artillery has time to return fire.
—David Szondy
may 23, New Atlas, 23 May 2026
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
Precise coordinates could not be conjured, like that grad-school romance that seemed so important at the time.
—Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026
The customer then places an order, and the team in Spain coordinates with the group’s manufacturing facilities to bring these looks to life, starting with sending design assets and tech packs.
—Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
The Greater Kansas City Coalition is the lead agency for what’s known as the Continuum of Care (CoC) — a regional planning group comprising various local organizations and people — that coordinates applying for federal grant funding for homelessness for Jackson and Wyandotte counties.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2026
The Corrections Department reviews the inmates’ eligibility, coordinates with their case managers and submits the plans to the Corrections Department’s population office.
—Corky Siemaszko, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinates
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After helping save an entire family during the disaster, Owen ultimately reconciles with Teddy, with the longtime couple deciding to move to Paris together for her work.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
8 May 2026
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What is often missing is a unifying perspective that reconciles all dimensions at once.—
ByTony Jarjoura,
Forbes.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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Known for his calm under pressure and strategic foresight, Steve blends practical crisis management skills with the enduring lessons of history to help leaders navigate uncertainty with confidence.—
Steve Muscato,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Mina the Hollower blends elements of retro Zelda adventures like Link’s Awakening with more modern games like Elden Ring, and randomizing things in Mina’s world provides some thorny challenges right from the start.—
Jay Peters,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
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But England’s sixth and seventh-best sides routinely beat the equivalents from other leagues.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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This comes in a lot cheaper than the Volvo EX60, but the latter is faster than its Tesla equivalents, with more range and faster charging.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Verb
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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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Offers in this section are from affiliate partners and selected based on a combination of engagement, product relevance, compensation, and consistent availability.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
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The conflict with Iran has not helped the implementation of the peace plan, complicating diplomatic relationships and dominating the attention of international partners.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Reality is a system where prosecutorial vigor often correlates with public attention.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2026
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Net Promoter Score One of the most telling indicators is our Net Promoter Score, which correlates strongly with future referral volume.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Unlike its counterparts, the Twelve South AirFly SE has an impressive battery life, offering up to 20 hours of power for your entire travel day (and then some).—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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On Wednesday, before Mayor Johnson arrived, members of the delegation toured sustainability facilities with their counterparts from the City of Rome.—
Vince Gerasole,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The leaders who succeed will be the ones who acknowledge that the job has outgrown its title, and the boards that succeed will be the ones that stop assuming the job description on file still matches the job–and start building the structures, pipeline, and executive support the role now demands.—
Aslesha Mehta,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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This Lululemon style matches Zendaya’s with its long hem, neutral hue, and pleats.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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“Coordinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinates. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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