coordinates 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of coordinate

coordinates

2 of 2

noun

plural of coordinate
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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Verb
The National Anti-Terrorism Committee, which coordinates various security agencies, initially reported a lower death toll in a statement issued shortly after the attack. ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026 If one connected service already coordinates multiple back-end systems, wrapping it in another supervisor simply adds another routing layer, increasing latency and failure points without adding meaningful value. Penta Rao Marapatla, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 An inverse kinematics controller coordinates the movements of the legs, allowing the robot to adjust its posture and move in different directions. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026 Your voice regains momentum when Mercury coordinates with Venus today. Usa Today, USA Today, 24 July 2026 In August 2025, Senator Chuck Schumer appointed Jack to the America 250 Commission, which coordinates celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 July 2026 The Food and Drug Administration, which typically coordinates food investigations and recalls with the CDC, hasn’t publicly identified a specific field, region or supplier of the produce, or where the foods have been distributed. Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2026 Derek Webster with Yale’s Office of Career Strategy coordinates the Paul Block Journalism Funded Internships with us. Scott Lebar, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026 It is now run by Rabie Takassa, who coordinates a team of seven scouts based in Spain, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Italy and Scandinavia. Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 9 July 2026
Noun
The workflows are versioned, reused, and improved rather than disappearing after a single interaction, and Sunny regularly coordinates with other agents. Will Drover, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026 Alice, too, would come to embrace the cosmos, though her navigation involved a rather different set of coordinates. Ian Penman, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 Using coordinates from a GPS device mounted on the horse’s saddle, rescuers got to work finding the horse before opting to move it to safer ground using a helicopter. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 3 Aug. 2026 The judiciary’s Mizan news agency identified the two as Omid Behzad and Pouria Safvat, who were accused of providing military coordinates, images and other intelligence used in attacks on Iranian targets. Elena Becatoros, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2026 Mizan reported that Behzad had sent coordinates and information related to military, security, and law enforcement sites. August 4, CBS News, 3 Aug. 2026 The system then calculates the exact three-dimensional coordinates where the photon hit the crystal. Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 1 Aug. 2026 Eventually, a car or a minivan will creep down the narrow dirt road, ready to collect migrants who have paid at least $1,000 for GPS coordinates and guidance on how to get across. Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Kansas Citians can look forward to uniquely KC activities like brewery hangouts and more as the app’s team coordinates with local venues and organizers to host events. Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinates
Verb
  • So is a sales, inventory, and operations planning cadence that continuously reconciles demand, inventory, capacity, and constraints across tiers.
    Jean-Louis Rassineux, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The couple reconciles, and later that evening, Cal gets down on one knee and proposes.
    Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
Verb
  • His content blends high-energy, unfiltered reactions to chaotic internet food hacks with relatable everyday sketches that often spotlight his family life.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than prescribing rigid programs or focusing solely on physical health, the resort blends science with ancient wisdom, movement, nutrition, nature, and human connection to create experiences that feel individualized rather than intimidating.
    Gabby Shacknai, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • There are fewer unions, and the West End artists are paid less money than their equivalents on Broadway.
    Katie North, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • The exhibitor generated $190 million in free cash flow and ended the quarter with $778 million of cash and cash equivalents.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 July 2026
Verb
  • Each child cruelty charge corresponds to one of the children identified in the indictment.
    CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Scientists have sought a quantum system whose energy always corresponds to an input that makes the zeta function’s output zero.
    Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Its consumer-facing partners include Regent Seven Seas Cruises, luxury home-rental platform Plum Guide, chauffeur service Blacklane and restaurant operator The Wolseley Hospitality Group.
    Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The full cast of celebrities and their pro dancing partners is expected to be unveiled on Good Morning America September 2.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • These varieties germinate best in soil between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit, which roughly correlates to daytime air temperatures in the 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit range.
    Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Based on our internal data, registration on gambling platforms correlates with higher default rates.
    Artem Lalaiants, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Noun
  • Junk food is an aphrodisiac here, with KFC buckets and oodles of brightly colored brand-name candy acting as culinary counterparts to the junk cinema that’s activated something in the movie’s characters and its creator.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The Palm Beach County school district, like its Broward and Miami-Dade counterparts, is facing the issue of decreasing enrollment.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Air Force market research released before the current program indicated the service wanted a successor that matches or exceeds the protection offered by the EEU-2A/P while integrating more effectively with modern helmets and flight equipment.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Its interior design matches the vibe, with elegant period-style design complemented by touches of country life—riding boots placed beside a cast-iron fireguard inside, terracotta pots next to Victorian wrought-iron chairs on the outdoor patio.
    Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026

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