dovetailed

past tense of dovetail

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Recent Examples of dovetailed 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetailed
Verb
  • The drop has coincided with broader volatility in the AI trade, particularly chip stocks, and a decline in the Korean market, which gets about half its value from SK Hynix and Samsung.
    Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The pain at the pump has drawn close attention, but less focus has been paid to a slowdown in wage increases that has coincided with the surge in costs.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The system demanded piles of paper to ensure the never-ending influx of goods contained numbers that corresponded correctly, that actually checked out.
    Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Randolph said the coaches gave Wallace five plays to learn and the hand signals that corresponded to them.
    Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026
Verb
  • Its quincunx to Saturn in your 6th House of Work and Wellness may show where the plan needs to fit people’s actual capacity.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • If there aren’t any, keep your search open to any brand instead of just Weber, focusing on finding bars that fit your grill as close as possible.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 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
  • Villa endeavour to move others on, including Leon Bailey, 29, who remains in a prolonged period of negotiation with his current club and Hull City, who have long agreed a fee for the winger.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The club agreed to a rigorous trial period over the course of several months during the 2024-25 season, ending with Biolyz signing the Dortmund to its first commercial contract.
    Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Dovetailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetailed. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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