dovetails

present tense third-person singular of dovetail

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dovetails The project dovetails with the upcoming demolition of the Genesis Convention Center, at 5th and Broadway and the former Gordon’s department store at 8th and Broadway. Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026 Swanson said the timing of these DTC efforts dovetails with employers leaving the space. Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 At its best, this restraint dovetails with the story unfolding before us. Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 This marvel of exploration often dovetails with martial aims. Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026 The fall 2026 campaign arrives as a mood piece for a house in transition, and dovetails with the arrival of a new chief executive officer. Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 29 July 2026 The pieces in this collection are imbued with the handmade texture and visual style of the art form, which dovetails perfectly with Pierce & Ward’s reputation for creating and curating pieces that carry a sense of history. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 But, in a touch that dovetails delightfully with the novel’s topical subjects, the erotic specifics are almost entirely blurred out. Literary Hub, 16 July 2026 Trump’s factual understanding of American history also dovetails closely with that of the far left. Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetails
Verb
  • But Bret’s suspicions soon grow darker and more intense when Robert’s arrival coincides with a string of teen murders within their cozy Beverly Hills bubble.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The crackdown coincides with a pressure campaign urging African governments to accept deportees from other nations.
    Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • This sentiment corresponds to many employees in workplace environments with no clear connection of how their work contributes to the organization’s mission.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • This corresponds with property taxes of just over $3,000 annually.
    Abigail Hall, The Conversation, 30 July 2026
Verb
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Plus, the light and airy mesh upper offers a stretchy fit that conforms to your foot while giving you some breathing room.
    Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • For men, the 181 Relaxed and 281 Baggy fits worn by Puth in the campaign capture the shift toward more relaxed silhouettes that consumers are embracing today.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms With 306 rooms, ranging from intimate studios to spacious four-bedroom villas, you’re bound to find a setup that comfortably fits your group size.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

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“Dovetails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetails. Accessed 9 Aug. 2026.

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