dovetails

present tense third-person singular of dovetail

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of dovetails Somehow, this all dovetails with the fact that Davis and Friend were themselves substitutes for Greta Lee and Andrew Scott, who were cast as the leads when the film was announced in 2024. Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 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 Today, this stand is named in honour of Wolves’ legendary goalscorer Steve Bull and dovetails neatly with the rest of an impressive venue that spent the past nine years in the Premier League. Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Swanson said the timing of these DTC efforts dovetails with employers leaving the space. Kevin Williams, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026 This marvel of exploration often dovetails with martial aims. Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 30 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetails
Verb
  • The drop coincides with a 27% cut in enforcement and collection staffing at the IRS, as part of Elon Musk's campaign to boost government efficiency.
    Scott Horsley, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • But when a work emergency forces Daisy’s father and Celeste’s ex-husband (Jacob Scipio) to drop her off unexpectedly, their reunion coincides with a nearby military experiment going catastrophically awry.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 1 Sep. 2026
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
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
Verb
  • Carrots, beets, lettuces, spinach, turnips and chard can all be good fits outdoors.
    Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Choosing between them ultimately comes down to which best fits your kitchen, stylistically and literally.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

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“Dovetails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetails. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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