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 Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Munster said that if Apple delivers on the new Siri, the company’s AI narrative could shift from follower to leader, with a corresponding boost to its stock.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 June 2026
In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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Adjective
Rookie tight end Heinrich Haarberg was waived in a corresponding move.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Munster said that if Apple delivers on the new Siri, the company’s AI narrative could shift from follower to leader, with a corresponding boost to its stock.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 8 June 2026
Verb
One found that students who used ChatGPT to help write essays had lower brain activity in areas corresponding to creativity compared to students who only used a traditional Google search or didn’t look up information at all.
—Frank Landymore, Futurism, 3 June 2026
In a corresponding move, the Dolphins also waived linebacker and safety Jordan Colbert.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corresponding
Adjective
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Mexico is hoping to receive a similar spark this summer from its own 17-year-old phenom, the midfielder Gilberto Mora.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The finding mirrors similar investigations into medical schools at UCLA and UC San Diego.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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In the dining and travel category, Francis Lam, writing for Condé Nast Traveler, won for his personal look at Hong Kong’s constant reinvention.—
General Manager,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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How was writing that chapter and being so vulnerable about him?—
Grace Byron,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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Moench’s hiring came after co-studios Amazon MGM and New Regency hit pause on the show last fall, coinciding with Sloane signing an overall deal at HBO.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Starting Towns as the focal point in an attempt to take a commanding 3-1 lead was the right choice considering the team’s postseason success coinciding with his own success.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Branding experts have lately been posing an analogous question to their clients about Generation Alpha, roughly defined as anyone under the age of 15.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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He was asked why there hasn’t been analogous progress by the men’s national team.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Only the third-ever executive producer of the long-running program, Owens shared that the secret to the show’s success was in its resistance to conforming.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
7 June 2026
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Loans that meet these guidelines are conforming loans; loans that do not are nonconforming.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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McGeady’s career was not, in the nicest possible way, comparable to Ronaldinho, but the two-touch spin became his trademark and will be familiar to gamers, as well as to Celtic, Spartak Moscow, Everton and Sunderland fans.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Sources interviewed for this story said that broadly speaking, prices remain high for contemporary works, despite the fact that comparable works can often be found for considerably less at auction.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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The meet continues Thursday, a day consisting largely of women’s preliminaries, followed by men’s finals Friday and women’s finals Saturday.—
Mike Wilson,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Existing commercial solar panels are also physically bulky systems consisting not just of photovoltaic materials but also of thick protective glass, encapsulation layers, metallic contacts, mounting hardware, and structural framing.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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MoJo’s Local serves a selection of burgers, sandwiches and salads, as well as a lineup of bar snacks such as street tacos, pretzels and chicken wings.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
11 June 2026
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Elite-level football, particularly on FIFA’s watch, seems a world away from such innocence.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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“Corresponding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corresponding. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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