corresponded

verb

past tense of correspond
1
as in wrote
to engage in an exchange of written messages old friends who have been corresponding for years

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2
as in coincided
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 corresponded Typographic variables like size, color, and weight corresponded to tag frequency or popularity. — Alec Mapes-Frances, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026 The decision was a blow for McConnell-Johnson, who said four of her top-10 sales days in the past year corresponded with WNBA Finals games. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 The Rebbe corresponded with Bush, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 One signal indicated a general emergency, while another corresponded to unlawful interference or a hijacking situation. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 The timing of the payments corresponded with unusual shifts in Netanyahu’s policies. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 The adventurous footwear look corresponded with her dress, which featured corset-like lace-up detailing along the sides. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Both cohorts showed evidence of a dose-dependent association, in which higher blood xylitol concentrations corresponded to higher rates of cardiovascular events. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corresponded
  1. wrote
  2. coincided
  3. agreed
  4. conformed
  5. consisted
Verb
  • Jonathan Frye, the executive director of the Association of Value Airlines, wrote a letter to the City Council in October saying gate underutilization is one of the most significant barriers to competitive access for its members at many airports.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2026
  • In August 2018, Meghan wrote her father a deeply personal letter asking him to stop discussing their relationship with the media.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of wrote
Verb
  • Their open-minded approach has coincided with a change in scientific understanding.
    — Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The parade has taken place every year since 1924 with the exception of a short break in the 1940s that coincided with World War 2.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of coincided
Verb
  • Iowa just agreed to pay $4 million in a racial discrimination lawsuit.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Fans agreed and shared their displeasure at the lack of a quarterback sneak.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of agreed
Verb
  • As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
    — Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Definition of conformed
Verb
  • The students maintain that the conversations consisted largely of deliberately provocative jokes, internet memes and political exaggerations that were never intended as genuine threats.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The route consisted entirely of urban roads with speed limits between approximately 25 and 50 mph.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of consisted

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“Corresponded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corresponded. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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