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
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 4 June 2026
In a corresponding move Tuesday, the Royals optioned Eli Morgan to the minors.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 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
Because relatively few stars pass through this brief transitional stage in their evolution, there is a corresponding dip in their numbers at those luminosities.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 4 June 2026
In a corresponding move Tuesday, the Royals optioned Eli Morgan to the minors.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 3 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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Rachel Carson’s contributions to our understanding of nature as both environmental home and habitat, whose balance must be protected and preserved, led her to a lifetime’s study of and writing about the oceans, coastlines, and lands of the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Part of that process has been Korda writing positive notes to herself in her bathroom.—
Bob Buttitta,
Daily News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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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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StubHub said the demand for Game 3 tickets at MSG is analogous to the Super Bowl.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
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Despite the analogous finals matchup, some components of modern life in 2026 may look unfamiliar to the time traveler, while other scenes may strike a similar chord.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 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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Alvarado, who has comparable stature to Brunson, was wrapped up by Wembanyama and thrown away from the play.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Winner may not substitute, assign or transfer Prize or redeem Prize for cash, but Sponsor reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to substitute Prize (or portion thereof) with one of comparable or greater value.—
AJC.com,
AJC.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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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 13 Jun. 2026.
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