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
That pitch dovetails with SPAN’s latest smart devices aimed at helping grid operators manage growing electrical loads without costly power infrastructure upgrades—sidestepping the need to pass on infrastructure investment costs to customers through higher utility bills.
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
The rebranding dovetails with the ongoing $220 million redesign of the Hall of Fame.
—Susannah Bryan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The rebranding dovetails with the ongoing $220 million redesign of the Hall of Fame.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
This dovetails with Amazon’s recent efforts to bolster its delivery capabilities to rural communities .
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Whether the nook is an architectural standout or an optical illusion of ingenuity, make the space shine with a color scheme that dovetails with your style.
—Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
This move proudly dovetails with a broader effort in the US to repackage the right as transgressive and rule-bending rather than conservative and tradition-bound.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
However, redheads were at a higher risk of Crohn's disease and celiac disease — possibly because the selection sample dovetails with the advent of wheat farming, as those disorders are characterized by the immune system reacting to gluten, a protein in wheat.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The couple’s focus on human health and ecosystem viability dovetails neatly with their stewardship of a house designed for communion with nature.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 12 May 2026
The rebranding dovetails with the ongoing $220 million redesign of the Hall of Fame.
—Susannah Bryan, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The rebranding dovetails with the ongoing $220 million redesign of the Hall of Fame.
—Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
This dovetails with Amazon’s recent efforts to bolster its delivery capabilities to rural communities .
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Whether the nook is an architectural standout or an optical illusion of ingenuity, make the space shine with a color scheme that dovetails with your style.
—Lacey Howard, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026
This move proudly dovetails with a broader effort in the US to repackage the right as transgressive and rule-bending rather than conservative and tradition-bound.
—Simon Denny, Artforum, 20 Apr. 2026
However, redheads were at a higher risk of Crohn's disease and celiac disease — possibly because the selection sample dovetails with the advent of wheat farming, as those disorders are characterized by the immune system reacting to gluten, a protein in wheat.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
The couple’s focus on human health and ecosystem viability dovetails neatly with their stewardship of a house designed for communion with nature.
—Mayer Rus, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetails
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This coincides with 184 fewer bookings at the County Jail in 2025 compared to the previous year, according to the report.—
Jack Springgate,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Sunday marked the second time this season that the Fever held an opponent to 78 points, which fittingly coincides with the team’s two wins.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Is there a way of describing economic growth that doesn’t implicitly depend on some homogeneous, material substance that corresponds to measures like GDP?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 May 2026
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Every shot corresponds to an idea.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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The 6-inch gel memory foam provides a soft, plush feel and conforms to your body’s natural curves, reducing pressure points on the shoulders and hips.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Available in both travel and standard sizes, the back support pillow conforms to the body to relieve pressure and alleviate back pain.—
Melony Forcier,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Taking each brand partner’s DNA into account, Hansae creates mood boards and presents trends in a way that fits their image.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
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Choose a variety that fits your goals, build the plate thoughtfully and the carb everyone loves to debate can hold its own in a healthy diet.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
18 May 2026
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“Dovetails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetails. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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