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as in to write
to engage in an exchange of written messages
old friends who have been corresponding for years
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as in to coincide
to be in agreement on every point
the menu for the wedding banquet corresponds exactly with everyone's special requests
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Recent Examples of correspond
The team released or waiver defensive linemen Marlon Tuipulotu and Chatman, linebacker Swayze Bozeman and wide receiver Courtney Jackson in corresponding moves.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
The Royals made a few corresponding moves on Friday.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
The upper arches are smaller and arranged in groups of three, such that one small upper arch corresponds to a pier, followed by two arches corresponding to a large lower arch in a repeating pattern.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
For every expansion of the federal government, there is a corresponding contraction of individual freedom — the ability of individuals to manage and control their own lives.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
The Royals made a few corresponding moves on Friday.
—Jaylon Thompson
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
The upper arches are smaller and arranged in groups of three, such that one small upper arch corresponds to a pier, followed by two arches corresponding to a large lower arch in a repeating pattern.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
For every expansion of the federal government, there is a corresponding contraction of individual freedom — the ability of individuals to manage and control their own lives.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspond
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In 1944, Warren had published this story—that is, the story of Mastern’s life and Burden’s inability to write about it—as a short story in Partisan Review.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Trooper Brett Cook also fired one round at Williams, Prescott wrote.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Duffy's tenure has coincided with a chaotic time for air travel, from aviation disasters to shutdown shortages to financial woes caused by high jet fuel prices.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
12 May 2026
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Many of these spots also host farm dinners, cider tastings, and pick-your-own flower nights throughout the summer—check local calendars for events that might coincide with your trip.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
12 May 2026
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Large beige curtains can add a delicate formality and coziness to your living room while still conforming to your style.—
Macie Stump,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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Also in the fall 2023 semester, Texas A&M University shut down its DEI offices and revised its hiring policies to conform with the law.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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These relatively limited records from New Netherland consist mostly of what others said about them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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Their interest lay in the contemporary pop culture of their time, consisting largely of rock ‘n’ roll and beach movies starring Annette Fuicello and Frankie Avalon.—
Raj Tawney,
IndieWire,
12 May 2026
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After the United States and Iran failed to agree on the peace proposal on May 10, oil prices jumped $3 a barrel.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The Heat, which was among the teams that aggressively pursued Antetokounmpo in February ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline, would be able to include three first-round picks in a trade offer to the Bucks for Antetokounmpo if a deal is agreed to before the draft.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2026
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“Correspond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspond. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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