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
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.
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Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
The identity dovetailed with research on the power of the underdog, which just happened to be published during Brunson’s first years in the league.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 2 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
Concerns have dovetailed with broader questions about the cost of living, as well as fears about the powerful influence of tech companies and the impact of artificial intelligence.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
The identity dovetailed with research on the power of the underdog, which just happened to be published during Brunson’s first years in the league.
—Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 2 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
Concerns have dovetailed with broader questions about the cost of living, as well as fears about the powerful influence of tech companies and the impact of artificial intelligence.
—Marc Levy, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetailed
Verb
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The pope’s gathering with young people on Saturday night in Madrid coincided with a Bad Bunny concert.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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This older bottleneck coincided with Shanghai’s urbanization.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
Verb
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BrightEdge found usage spikes that corresponded to major AI players launching their newest models.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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The initiative confirmed that the number tracking device found on the dead animal corresponded with the one that had been attached to the whale, German news agency dpa reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The huge bathroom is fitted with his and hers rain showers and sinks, and a large travertine marble bathtub in the middle.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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Underneath all of that old Jewish humor is a woman who makes no effort to get to know the person her child has become, and who remains incurious about the parts of the world that don’t fit with her agenda.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 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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Willows officials said Grant Carmon, board chair, agreed to the meeting; county and sheriff’s officials would not agree to meet.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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The president’s threats followed back-and-forth strikes this week that had rendered a temporary ceasefire agreed to in early April all but meaningless.—
Aamer Madhani,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
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“Dovetailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetailed. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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