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
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Rather, the director of national intelligence coordinates them, which sometimes seems like the proverbial herding of cats.
—Gregory F. Treverton, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Designer Joni Burden often opts for a material like beadboard that coordinates with the other wood elements in the space.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
No evidence of layoff notice There was no evidence of a layoff notice listed online with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s WARN office, whose State Rapid Response Team coordinates services for dislocated workers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 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.
—Sufan Jiang, Fortune, 30 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
ABC News, 9 June 2026
The temperature data comes from the India Meteorological Department, processed through IMD Live and mapped to the nearest facility coordinates.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
When an American battalion was trapped behind enemy lines in World War I, a pigeon delivered the coordinates that helped save the soldiers when no human messenger could.
—Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
The posts cryptically contained numbers that appear to be latitude and longitude coordinates.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
All three posts include coordinates pointing to where Computex is hosted in Taipei.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 May 2026
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
Verb
The caucus coordinates to make sure there are Black representatives on every House committee, Minta said.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Rather, the director of national intelligence coordinates them, which sometimes seems like the proverbial herding of cats.
—Gregory F. Treverton, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
Designer Joni Burden often opts for a material like beadboard that coordinates with the other wood elements in the space.
—Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 4 June 2026
No evidence of layoff notice There was no evidence of a layoff notice listed online with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s WARN office, whose State Rapid Response Team coordinates services for dislocated workers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 2 June 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.
—Sufan Jiang, Fortune, 30 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
Noun
He was arrested in May 2025 and charged with providing the Mossad with maps and coordinates of key Hezbollah sites later struck in Israeli operations.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
The temperature data comes from the India Meteorological Department, processed through IMD Live and mapped to the nearest facility coordinates.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
When an American battalion was trapped behind enemy lines in World War I, a pigeon delivered the coordinates that helped save the soldiers when no human messenger could.
—Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 29 May 2026
The posts cryptically contained numbers that appear to be latitude and longitude coordinates.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026
All three posts include coordinates pointing to where Computex is hosted in Taipei.
—Tom Warren, The Verge, 29 May 2026
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
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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From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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The broader Lanserhof approach blends traditional naturopathy with the latest medical findings, energy medicine, psychology and chronomedicine.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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Though Uruguay has officially won two World Cups, its team features four stars on its crest because FIFA recognizes its two Olympic soccer championships in 1924 and 1928 as championship equivalents.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Models like Mythos are unique today, but history is clear that open-weight equivalents will follow.—
Philip Martin,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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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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The project, fully funded out of Australia with production service partners in Japan, spans three historical periods – Edo-period Japan, 1865 New South Wales and 2027 Australia – following three incarnations of the same souls across a karmic cycle of love and possession.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Here's a look at 10 over-the-top celebrity gifts that show just how far stars will go to make their partners feel special.—
Lydia Price,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
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Mounted on either side of the steering wheel, each Halo wheel correlates with functions that get brought up on the digital gauge cluster depending on how they are pushed, pulled, slid, or rotated.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
11 June 2026
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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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Some women founders still report being asked questions about family obligations, co-founders and long-term commitment that their male counterparts rarely face.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Consider shopping around online for both account types now, then, as online banks and institutions tend to offer more competitive rates and better terms than their counterparts with in-person branch locations.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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Instead of combing through dozens of forecasts, users see clear guidance that matches the dates, cities, and timing of their own trip.—
Gretchen Wittenmyer-Stone,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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The Amazon Essentials Fit-and-Flare Midi Dress is a light and airy option that matches most of the summer shoes and sandals already in my closet.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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“Coordinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinates. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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