correspond

verb

ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd How to pronounce correspond (audio)
Definition of correspondnext
1
as in to write
to engage in an exchange of written messages old friends who have been corresponding for years

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2
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 This corresponds with an important point in the evolution of the universe called the Epoch of Reionization. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The coordinates of a vector in Hilbert space include information that corresponds to this alignment of peaks and troughs, called a wave’s phase. — Elise Cutts, Quanta Magazine, 23 Sep. 2026 In corresponding moves, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Emmet Sheehan and catcher Eliézer Alfonzo to triple-A Oklahoma City. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026 Such stocks can be issued and managed natively on a blockchain, or by means of special purpose vehicles that hold traditional stocks and issue corresponding tokens that have a claim on the shares. — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for correspond
Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspond
  1. write
  2. coincide
  3. conform
  4. consist
  5. agree
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  • Furnari recalled that some of the song’s early music and lyrics came together quickly, but writing words that could do justice to their experience was another matter.
    — Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2026
  • If the student is found responsible, they could be made to compensate for damages in cash or service, write an essay or go to workshops, or be barred from participating in campus events or organizations.
    — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
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  • The episode coincided with the NFT market’s colonization of cultural assets and collectibles and the rise of its accompanying online culture.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The pop-up was up for three days to coincide with United Nations general assembly meeting, which saw the convergence of world leaders, dignitaries and CEOs on the city.
    — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of coincide
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  • Researchers fabricated the devices on 4-inch wafers as well as flexible substrates, potentially making the architecture suitable for electronics that need to conform to non-flat surfaces.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • What’s Happening Photobiomodulation, better known as red light therapy, has moved out of dermatology clinics and into body-conforming consumer wearables like masks, belts, wraps and pods.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of conform
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  • The film consists largely of anonymous testimony from 24 members of Israel’s military and intelligence services.
    — Drew Paul, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Until now, Costco’s same-day delivery has consisted largely of teaming up with Instacart for very quick delivery, typically groceries and other essentials.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of consist
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  • While a handful of less-influential militias have agreed to turn over their weapons, powerful groups close to Iran rejected the prospect or set conditions for disarming that the government would be unlikely to meet.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
  • After the Black Lives Matter marches of 2020, the NYPD agreed to prohibit the technique as part of a federal class action settlement.
    — Sophie Landres, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
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“Correspond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspond. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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