dovetailed

past tense of dovetail

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dovetailed Cucurella dovetailed excellently with Baena to ensure that either one of the pair was positioned in the left channel (white) or left half-space (red) to occupy Saudi Arabia’s back line. Mark Carey, New York Times, 2 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 Even though the two women grew up in different environments, their world views very much dovetailed. Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 16 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
  • Shakespeare’s description now appears more significant and also helps explain why the Bard’s production of Richard II in February 1601 coincided with the start of the Earl of Essex’s rebellion.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
  • That has coincided with Saudi Arabia opening more shipping routes through the Red Sea in order to reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.
    Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026
Verb
  • To discover that the notes corresponded to where there was more human activity was really very moving.
    Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • In Conversation with Peter Mishler For this installment in a long-running series of interviews with contemporary poets, contributing editor Peter Mishler corresponded with poet Ye Hui.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Over the course of the film, often during small talk, other students try to mentor Charlie on how to fit in.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 9 July 2026
  • Muon’s new satellite design can also fit on medium-lift rockets, such as the Falcon 9 and Rocket Lab’s Neutron.
    Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 9 July 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
  • More than 90% agreed or strongly agreed that scent work is enjoyable for dogs, tires them out and builds confidence in shy dogs.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026
  • The trade was agreed to shortly before midnight on June 22 prior to being formalized on Monday.
    Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

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“Dovetailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetailed. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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