1
as in reconciling
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
coordinating the plans for the surprise party
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as in blending
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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Recent Examples of coordinating
Inspired by Vietnamese cultural mythology, the dragon breathing involves carefully coordinating structural engineering, hydraulic systems, and pyrotechnic safety measures.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Take after the actress and pair it with coordinating beige slacks for an easy monochromatic moment, or throw it on over T-shirts and leggings for running errands or lounging on the couch.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
As for the garden’s future, Aguirre said her office is coordinating with county staff to keep the site open throughout the RCD’s 60-day transition period while exploring long-term solutions.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Emergency Management Specialists remain embedded with local emergency managers across the typhoon's path, coordinating response efforts as communities assess damage and prepare for continuing impacts.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Ignacio Torres Ignacio Torres is a coordinating producer for NBC News.
—Maura Murphy, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
For Christmas 2024, Kate Middleton and her daughter Princess Charlotte embraced tartan dressing with their ensembles, coordinating the Princess of Wales’ vibrant forest green McQueen coat and blue and green tartan scarf with the 10-year-old’s coat.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Houston detectives are coordinating with Sugar Land police.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
But some parents choose to forego the hassle of coordinating drop-off times and fees and opt to bring their children along when visiting establishments most consider adults-only, like breweries.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2025
Take after the actress and pair it with coordinating beige slacks for an easy monochromatic moment, or throw it on over T-shirts and leggings for running errands or lounging on the couch.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025
As for the garden’s future, Aguirre said her office is coordinating with county staff to keep the site open throughout the RCD’s 60-day transition period while exploring long-term solutions.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Oct. 2025
Emergency Management Specialists remain embedded with local emergency managers across the typhoon's path, coordinating response efforts as communities assess damage and prepare for continuing impacts.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Ignacio Torres Ignacio Torres is a coordinating producer for NBC News.
—Maura Murphy, NBC news, 10 Oct. 2025
For Christmas 2024, Kate Middleton and her daughter Princess Charlotte embraced tartan dressing with their ensembles, coordinating the Princess of Wales’ vibrant forest green McQueen coat and blue and green tartan scarf with the 10-year-old’s coat.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2025
Houston detectives are coordinating with Sugar Land police.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
But some parents choose to forego the hassle of coordinating drop-off times and fees and opt to bring their children along when visiting establishments most consider adults-only, like breweries.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinating
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Breezy Bowl takes a sweeping crack at reconciling all these movements and acknowledging the precarious 2009–10 bounce back.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
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The pair were married in 2009, separated in 2010 before reconciling for a time in 2011.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Kelsea Ballerini carried on her legacy of blending pop and country while staying true to the storytelling roots of Nashville on Patterns.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
13 Oct. 2025
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Early on, banks and trading houses were eager to project modernity and prestige, while Chinese architects trained abroad, eventually blending their learnings with Chinese aesthetics.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
11 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For a while, this was alleviated by trying to help police with their investigations, corresponding with her father, and working with organizations meant to help victims of violent and high profile crimes.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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I’t’s correlating to an appetite for audiences to want to talk about it.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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However, sometimes, the right play happens for the correlating gossip.—
Charlotte Wilder,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The 34-year-old model walked the runway wearing a matching pink bra and underwear set.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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These are integrated across the grille, doors, tailgate, wheel caps, and inside, with matching stitching and dash décor.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
18 Oct. 2025
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