DOVETAILED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of dovetailed Negotiations with Nike have dovetailed UM’s ongoing search for an athletic director to replace Radakovich, who left the Hurricanes in June. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 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

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This work of narrative non-fiction is rightly hailed as the best work on North Korea’s devastating famine of the 1990s, which coincided with Kim Il Sung’s death in 1994.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026
But her tenure also coincided with mounting challenges to growing Netflix’s business.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of coincided

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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

Definition of corresponded

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Instead, Hurley created and collected bespoke sounds, often using her body as an instrument, then rearranged and remixed them to fit each section of the film.

— Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Holden’s ear for beats has steadily improved to fit his breakneck delivery since 2022, peaking with 2025’s Mulberry Silk Road, which was primarily laced by German producer 2000 Souls and executive-produced by Marciano.

— Matthew Ritchie, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

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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

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The Arkansas Development Finance Authority and the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission both agreed to the change.

— Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
Some attorneys questioned the legality of charging 18% interest, and most agreed that the higher rate would have to be disclosed in a contract to be legally enforceable.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026

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