Synonyms of dovetailed

dovetailed

verb

past tense of dovetail

as in coincided

to be in agreement on every point

the Union and the Confederate accounts of the battle don't dovetail at all

Synonyms & Similar Words

• coincided
• corresponded
• fitted
• conformed
• agreed
• consisted
• harmonized
• rhymed
• squared
• aligned
• answered
• checked
• sorted
• went
• accorded
• cohered
• matched
• tallied
• jibed
• comported
• chorded
• paralleled
• fell in with
• equaled
• registered
• lined up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• differed (from)
• disagreed (with)
• contradicted
• disputed
• nullified
• negated
• clashed
• jarred
• conflicted
• gainsaid

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dovetailed

The series dovetailed perfectly with the rise of social media, bringing the artist into the view of those who might never have entered a gallery or museum. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 Aug. 2026

Coverage of the story dovetailed with a hail of memes and insinuations online that Crockett is a zealot or a pretend cowboy out of his depth. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

West’s case also dovetailed with an anti-surrogacy campaign recently undertaken by some conservatives, Mary Ziegler, a law professor at the University of California, Davis who specializes in reproductive health, told CNN. — Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Adding to the long list of talents and interests, Montana is also a huge history buff, and these acting bits have dovetailed with that passion. — Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 30 July 2026

The graphic below shows how both teams’ FIFA world rankings have dovetailed since 2005, with England in particular slumping during the 2010s. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 14 July 2026

The singer’s retreat from the spotlight dovetailed with public speculation about Swift’s politics, which still spark headlines despite the artist’s exclusive endorsement of Democratic candidates dating back to 2018. — Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 26 June 2026

Leon’s birth in 1996 marked a significant shift in lyrical tone for Madonna, whose next album, 1998’s genre-redefining Ray of Light, engaged with existential themes of mortality, spirituality, and the greater cosmos that dovetailed with Madonna’s newfound role as a mother. — Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026

Those views dovetailed with both political needs and Protestant beliefs of the moment. — Samira Mehta, The Conversation, 6 May 2026