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
That dovetailed with Smart’s message.
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Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Similar events worldwide have dovetailed with the narrative landscape of the musical, which centers on the dictator’s wife, Imelda Marcos, her rise to power and her fall from grace.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 17 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
That sketch dovetailed nicely with his semi-regular appearances as a fictionalized version of himself in the broad ABC comedy Don’t Trust The B—- in Apartment 23.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Given these new environmental concerns, the hippie counterculture of the late 1960s and early ’70s dovetailed neatly with the organic-farming movement.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
For Albert, Bellwether’s machines dovetailed perfectly with his commitment to sustainability.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Their efforts have dovetailed with the Kings’ best defensive pairing this season, Brandt Clarke and Joel Edmundson, to keep the club afloat.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The pair initially dovetailed up front after a Jesus injury in the 2023-24 season, and contributed to 6-0, 5-0 and 6-0 wins over West Ham, Burnley and Sheffield United.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Similar events worldwide have dovetailed with the narrative landscape of the musical, which centers on the dictator’s wife, Imelda Marcos, her rise to power and her fall from grace.
—Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 17 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
That sketch dovetailed nicely with his semi-regular appearances as a fictionalized version of himself in the broad ABC comedy Don’t Trust The B—- in Apartment 23.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Feb. 2026
Given these new environmental concerns, the hippie counterculture of the late 1960s and early ’70s dovetailed neatly with the organic-farming movement.
—Annie Levin, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2026
For Albert, Bellwether’s machines dovetailed perfectly with his commitment to sustainability.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Their efforts have dovetailed with the Kings’ best defensive pairing this season, Brandt Clarke and Joel Edmundson, to keep the club afloat.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
The pair initially dovetailed up front after a Jesus injury in the 2023-24 season, and contributed to 6-0, 5-0 and 6-0 wins over West Ham, Burnley and Sheffield United.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetailed
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The fact that her debut as women’s creative director coincided with a couture show — starting with the highest form of fashion, the unveiling of the Armani Privé collection last month — speaks of her determination and confidence.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Atlanta event coincided with runs held in Brunswick, where Arbery lived.—
Leondra Head,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Nor have the tariffs corresponded with manufacturing job gains.—
Melissa Goldin,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Cubital fossa — the crease of the elbow This week in 1878, the French scientist Charles-Emmaneul Sédillot corresponded with Émile Littré concerning certain micro-organisms and a suitable word to name them.—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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Harald returned aboard a medical airplane to Norway, where he was fitted with a permanent pacemaker.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2026
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The program also focuses on community outreach, so people can learn how native plants fit into a healthy yard or garden.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sharpe said traditionally French cuisine has been looked at as the standard, and chefs have conformed to fit that standard.—
Raisa Habersham,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Martin highlighted the findings, which mostly conformed to his expectations but still surprised him in the magnitude of the angst over the work situationship.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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And if bankers became worried that Paramount was too leveraged, the tech mogul agreed to put in more money in order to secure the bank financing.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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But Altman’s statement suggests the Pentagon agreed to similar restrictions with OpenAI’s models.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
28 Feb. 2026
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“Dovetailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetailed. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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