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
Spencer said this small presence will be vital to coordinating aid, reconstruction and stabilization without engaging in combat.
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Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This involves utilizing technology to enhance autonomy, making informed decisions based on data, and coordinating tactics within groups for future combat.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The attorney general is instructed to prioritize enforcement of laws against noncitizen voting and related offenses, using federal records and coordinating with state attorneys general.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Jin’s expertise lies in developing narratives and coordinating film and television resources.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The whole team of professional athletes dressed up in costumes far from their red-and-blue NFL uniforms, with many players coordinating with their wives, girlfriends and fiancés, and Bush brought PEOPLE along for the entire wild ride with an exclusive photo diary from the event.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
As for her outfit, Paulson wore a voluminous high-low top over a white blouse and coordinating slouchy trousers.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Try offering to bring over dinner or coordinating with friends who can help with different activities.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
The Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee, a nonprofit promoting French language and culture, played a key role in coordinating the trip and friendship declaration.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2025
This involves utilizing technology to enhance autonomy, making informed decisions based on data, and coordinating tactics within groups for future combat.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2025
The attorney general is instructed to prioritize enforcement of laws against noncitizen voting and related offenses, using federal records and coordinating with state attorneys general.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Jin’s expertise lies in developing narratives and coordinating film and television resources.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
The whole team of professional athletes dressed up in costumes far from their red-and-blue NFL uniforms, with many players coordinating with their wives, girlfriends and fiancés, and Bush brought PEOPLE along for the entire wild ride with an exclusive photo diary from the event.
—Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
As for her outfit, Paulson wore a voluminous high-low top over a white blouse and coordinating slouchy trousers.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025
Try offering to bring over dinner or coordinating with friends who can help with different activities.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 29 Oct. 2025
The Alliance Francaise de Milwaukee, a nonprofit promoting French language and culture, played a key role in coordinating the trip and friendship declaration.
—Kelly Meyerhofer, jsonline.com, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinating
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Their up-and-down relationship continued for decades, with the two briefly reconciling in the 1990s.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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And there’s also the fact that Harry has taken the first steps towards possibly reconciling with his family, and is eager to continue working on that.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
25 Oct. 2025
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Using his falsetto vocals, this was one of the songs of the summer, blending '80s synth-pop and new wave, with touches of '70s-era funk and blues.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Nov. 2025
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From buffing foundation to blending eyeshadow, each brush delivers pro-level results thanks to soft bristles and sleek designs.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Even prior to the coup, the system was set up such that all proceeds from sales by state-enterprises like MTE were deposited into the Myanmar Foreign Trade Bank’s roughly 50 accounts in corresponding banks across the world.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Ingredients vary in their duration, with a higher concentration of the active ingredient generally corresponding to longer-lasting effects.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Since the drugs have come on the market, declines in obesity rates have been higher among those between ages 40 and 64, correlating with a higher reliance on GLP-1 medications for that age group.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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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
Verb
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For the outing, Swift, 35, wore a Thom Browne RWB stripe-detail polo shirt, which retails for $1,110, with a matching Thom Browne Asymmetric wool miniskirt priced at $2,360.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The two-pack comes in six different colors with matching lids that include steam release vents, so your soup can reheat evenly and safely with no more splatters.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Coordinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinating. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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