as in coincides
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 dovetails
This research dovetails with other recent studies that have shown that modest daily caffeine consumption can have positive health effects.
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New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The launch, which dovetails with the brand’s recent expansion into Australia with Mecca, represents further growth opportunities, Chamberlin said.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
This parade will be visible across New York Harbor and dovetails with the new mayor’s goal of spreading tourists around the five boroughs.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
The make-or-break ingredient turns out to be British actor Will Poulter, whose immersive commitment dovetails beautifully with Meeks’ unvarnished sensibility.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026
That growth dovetails with fresh ways golfers are presenting themselves on the course.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The trade deadline This all dovetails into a larger trade deadline conversation.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Juanjo Pereira’s film dovetails with another of my favorite documentaries of the year, Norita, directed by Jayson McNamara and Andrea Carbonatto Tortonese.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
This response also dovetails with a broader recalibration of FedEx’s air freight strategy, one that goes well beyond a single fleet issue.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
The launch, which dovetails with the brand’s recent expansion into Australia with Mecca, represents further growth opportunities, Chamberlin said.
—James Manso, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 2026
This parade will be visible across New York Harbor and dovetails with the new mayor’s goal of spreading tourists around the five boroughs.
—John Calvelli, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026
The make-or-break ingredient turns out to be British actor Will Poulter, whose immersive commitment dovetails beautifully with Meeks’ unvarnished sensibility.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 25 Jan. 2026
That growth dovetails with fresh ways golfers are presenting themselves on the course.
—Mike Dojc, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
The trade deadline This all dovetails into a larger trade deadline conversation.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026
Juanjo Pereira’s film dovetails with another of my favorite documentaries of the year, Norita, directed by Jayson McNamara and Andrea Carbonatto Tortonese.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025
This response also dovetails with a broader recalibration of FedEx’s air freight strategy, one that goes well beyond a single fleet issue.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetails
Verb
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Its release coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, a period of repentance, self-reflection and resistance to temptation.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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The event coincides with the country’s 250-anniversary commemorations in an effort to recognize cultural contributions to American history.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Every point on the circle corresponds to a different solution to this equation.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2026
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In her experience, 15% often corresponds to about 33 pounds (15 kilograms).—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If the measure does not pass with a simple majority, Menlo Park’s Planning Commission is expected to hold hearings in late 2026 or early 2027 to review whether the project conforms to the city’s general plan.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Everything conforms to muscle memory.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In a historic home or cabin, wood often feels like the only material that fits.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Her current pale pink fits right in with the ballerina-pink palette that’s been trending for both lips and nails this spring.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dovetails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetails. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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