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
Ambitious player signings have dovetailed with bold steps off the pitch.
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Megan Feringa, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Even though the two women grew up in different environments, their world views very much dovetailed.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 16 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
In the last few seasons, that maturity on the court has dovetailed with a growing leadership role off it.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That dovetailed with Smart’s message.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Megan Feringa, New York Times, 17 June 2026
Even though the two women grew up in different environments, their world views very much dovetailed.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 16 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
In the last few seasons, that maturity on the court has dovetailed with a growing leadership role off it.
—Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
That dovetailed with Smart’s message.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetailed
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Wahhh’s career coincided with, and has benefited from, tattoos moving from society’s fringes (military vets, bikers, ex-convicts, gangbangers) into the mainstream and onto the bodies of school teachers, dentists, and maybe the person sitting next to you.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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The decline in mortgage rates over recent weeks has coincided with a drop in oil prices and Treasury yields.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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The wins corresponded with European triumphs; the loss with a European setback.—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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But investigators later determined that none of these milestones corresponded to a real pregnancy.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Much like the Juliette bag, this faux leather weekender from Wogarl combines style and functionality, with enough room to fit a week’s worth of clothing and a 21-inch laptop.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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It is designed for more conversational, complex, multi-step decisions that don’t fit neatly into a single search, the company said, such as planning a dinner party on a budget, or furnishing a room over time.—
Roy Stephen Canivel,
Footwear News,
17 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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Newsom also signed the stipulation and agreed to the fine.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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As quickly as violence broke out, peace now seems to be agreed upon as Israel and Hezbollah reportedly signed a ceasefire of their own on Friday afternoon local time.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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“Dovetailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetailed. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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