DOVETAILED Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

dovetailed

verb

past tense of dovetail

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 The series dovetailed perfectly with the rise of social media, bringing the artist into the view of those who might never have entered a gallery or museum. — News Desk, Artforum, 27 Aug. 2026 Coverage of the story dovetailed with a hail of memes and insinuations online that Crockett is a zealot or a pretend cowboy out of his depth. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026 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

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Cuts to public agencies have coincided with outbreaks of infectious and foodborne diseases, to the point that the administration is trying to manipulate numbers to hide measles deaths.

— Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 17 Sep. 2026
The event also coincided with the 10th anniversary of the TV series’ debut.

— David Chiu, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of coincided

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The change’s size corresponded to the photon’s energy, which allowed the team to make highly precise measurements.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
The adventurous footwear look corresponded with her dress, which featured corset-like lace-up detailing along the sides.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of corresponded

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The shop, which has been converting EVs since 2009, chose the Model S as the donor vehicle because its components would fit into the Silver Shadow’s undercarriage without much trouble, especially because of the car’s ample ground clearance.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026
Its 12 seats fit snugly between a few tables and window-facing counter.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of fitted

Verb

As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of conformed

Verb

Hynde sat with filmmaker Joss Crowley for conversations over a three-year period, and only agreed to go before the camera for the last one.

— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2026
At their May meeting in Beijing, the two discussed AI guardrails but produced limited results, and last week the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said the two leaders had agreed to set up an intergovernmental dialogue on AI.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026

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