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 uptick of inflation has coincided with government proposals meant to revive the ailing economy.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After a 2024 surge in violence against bus drivers and on trains coincided with a significant drop in ridership, safety became a top priority for Metro leaders.
    Deputy Managing Editor, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • On Tuesday, the Cardinals optioned right-hander Hunter Dobbins to Triple-A immediately after a harsh outing against the Chicago Cubs, a move that corresponded with the addition of a new reliever.
    Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 29 July 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
  • There is no doubting the talent within the Liverpool squad, but questions remain over how their players fit together on the pitch.
    Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The catch is, one size not only does not fit all, but sizes don’t always translate.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 7 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
  • The two agreed to leave the drama behind and enjoy the rest of the trip.
    Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Boelter, 59, agreed to plead guilty to the federal charges in June, almost a year after the Minneapolis-area attacks, so federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026

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“Dovetailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetailed. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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