dovetailed

past tense of dovetail

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Recent Examples of dovetailed 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 China’s rising costs of living have also dovetailed with record low birth rates in 2025, adding to a growing sense of loneliness among many in the country. Matthew Chin,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2026 Wayne’s Tha Carter dates last year dovetailed with the release that June of Tha Carter VI. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetailed
Verb
  • The deterioration in DeepMind’s talent flows coincided with the lab tightening its publication rules, Hurd said, something that Zeki researchers say may have weakened one of the lab’s most important draws for research-minded staff.
    Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The post coincided with National Dog Day, which is observed annually on August 26 to recognize the contribution of dogs to society and encourage adoption from rescue shelters.
    Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Samoan prime minister’s office and the former prime minister who corresponded with Kennedy did not respond to requests for comment.
    Ali Swenson, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Market reports suggested that drop corresponded with a 3 percent increase of rental prices in June, which was quickly doubled to a 6 percent increase in July, as available units continued to decrease through August.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The first of 16 aircraft fitted with the seats is expected to arrive in 2028.
    Jenny Lee, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The equally charming loveseat version, now $240 off in chocolate brown, has a matching midcentury look and is ready to fit into any cozy living room nook.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Those interested in 529 savings plans should beware that not all states have fully conformed their income tax codes to the federal code.
    Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Verb
  • In June 2025, Guggenheim Partners CEO Mark Walter agreed to buy a majority stake in the Lakers from the Buss family in a deal that valued the team at $10 billion, a then-record for a sports franchise.
    Ian Thomas, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Also last month, Archer agreed to buy three aviation and autonomy businesses from Boeing — Wisk Aero, SkyGrid and Insitu — to boost its flying-taxi and autonomous flight capabilities.
    Pat Maio, Daily News, 24 Aug. 2026

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“Dovetailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetailed. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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