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dovetails

verb

present tense third-person singular of dovetail
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 The footwork inconsistency dovetails with another weakness, which was Dart’s sack rate. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026 That mission dovetails nicely with the overarching strategy shift at Journeys, which saw the retailer expand its target audience. — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 This dovetails with Enzo’s desire to emulate classic French movie star style, his favorite being Jean Gabin. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2026 The Gophers quarterback established a solid foundation as a first-year starter in 2025 and the promise within his second year dovetails with his early NFL draft hype. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Aug. 2026 The new video has nearly two million views and also dovetails with a recent TikTok trend of people recreating the original. — Katie Bain, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2026 Completion is expected in 2041, which dovetails with the expiry of the commission’s contract with the city, officials said. — Marni Pyke, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Step Back The payments strategy dovetails with the reforms by the South African Reserve Bank, which is letting non-bank companies plug into the national payment system. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Weeks noted this dovetails with broader coverage of the trend—millennial and Gen Z women in particular have driven a cultural shift toward treating prenups as a wealth-planning tool rather than a sign of distrust. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 20 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetails
  1. coincides
  2. corresponds
  3. conforms
  4. fits
Verb
  • The label’s tenure coincides with the collapse of the record business and the rise of streaming and the resurgence of vinyl.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • As the tournament and the date intersect from year to year, each anniversary that coincides represents a chance to remember, and a reminder of the non-linearity of grief.
    — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of coincides
Verb
  • The first possibility corresponds to what happens before an observation.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Each set of three bases in the DNA corresponds to a specific amino acid (with three exceptions, each of which signals the end of the protein).
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of corresponds
Verb
  • Softly Supportive And On Sale Sleep Number The ComfortFit Pillow is made with memory foam pieces and down-alternative fibers for gentle support that conforms to your head and neck.
    — V BRAND STORIES, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
  • This material conforms to your body and holds up well over time.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Definition of conforms
Verb
  • Prospective clients should ask whether a reputation firm monitors these responses and how AI search fits into its broader approach.
    — Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The four-piece collection includes a Dutch oven, a braiser, and a grill pan, plus one universal lid that fits all three.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of fits

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“Dovetails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetails. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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