as in similar
having qualities in common
solving a crime and diagnosing a disease are corresponding tasks: they both require a meticulous search for clues
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as in writing
to engage in an exchange of written messages
old friends who have been corresponding for years
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as in coinciding
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 corresponding
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The dramatic gown and corresponding headpiece, which RiRi found online, have become one of the most instantly recognizable looks in Met Gala history.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Elijah Chatman’s corresponding release made clear that this is Harbaugh tearing down the Giants’ defensive tackle position nearly to the studs.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
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Adjective
The corresponding Lee Corso Legacy Award will be given Thursday night at Heathrow Country Club and will go to Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti, who led the Hoosiers to a stunning national championship season — a sentence that still feels almost surreal to longtime college football fans.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 May 2026
The dramatic gown and corresponding headpiece, which RiRi found online, have become one of the most instantly recognizable looks in Met Gala history.
—Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 1 May 2026
Verb
Simply releasing location names without corresponding dates only creates more panic and anxiety for families.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 May 2026
Elijah Chatman’s corresponding release made clear that this is Harbaugh tearing down the Giants’ defensive tackle position nearly to the studs.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corresponding
Adjective
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On the topic, Becerra noted that the state should work with an AI company to ensure that data centers stay in California and operate in a manner that benefits residents rather than causing issues similar to other states.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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On Thursday, a tipster sent us a copy of a similar bulletin drafted by Nissan in anticipation of a similar supply crunch—and an accompanying price hike for service departments.—
Byron Hurd,
The Drive,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Barker worked at Starbucks and spent every free moment writing and shooting.—
Alex Barasch,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Barca are 8/15 to score the night’s first goal, but writing Madrid off entirely in any Clasico is rarely advisable.—
Dean Jones,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Verb
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There are plans to install more at other parks and venues coinciding with July Fourth and Veterans Day.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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His comments come as the first ceasefire struck in the Russia-Ukraine war, a three-day period coinciding with the celebration of Victory Day, commemorating the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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An analogous argument, albeit in the context of children and teenagers, was recently brought against Meta and other social media companies.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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What’s going on there is analogous to what the oil business did in Houston and Dallas.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Generations into a belief that morphed into a movement, nearly a decade since the start of the bid process and four years of methodically conforming to FIFA standards later, the epicenter of Kansas City’s monumental opportunity to play 2026 World Cup host was unveiled on Monday.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
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
Adjective
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In January, the FCC issued new guidance over the equal time rule, which requires broadcasters that feature a political candidate on their airwaves offer comparable time to rivals, if it is requested.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Morgan Rielly, the high-end comparable Drance found for Buium, is also a key comparable according to Buium’s current Net Rating profile.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Women’s health is often thought of as consisting solely of reproductive health issues.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Roman soldiers guarding the fortlet enjoyed views of open pastures and cleared woodland consisting mainly of alder, hazel, and willow, with smaller amounts of oak and birch.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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People facing the prospect of prolonged ICE detention are increasingly abandoning their claims for humanitarian protection and agreeing to depart voluntarily.—
Maria Sacchetti,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
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The other projects agreeing to Trump’s buyouts as of early May were Golden State Wind, in California, and Bluepoint Wind, off New Jersey and New York.—
Ben Link,
The Conversation,
8 May 2026
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“Corresponding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corresponding. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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