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How does the verb coincide contrast with its synonyms?

The words agree and concur are common synonyms of coincide. While all three words mean "to come into or be in harmony regarding a matter of opinion," coincide, used more often of opinions, judgments, wishes, or interests than of people, implies total agreement.

their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

When might agree be a better fit than coincide?

The words agree and coincide are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, agree implies complete accord usually attained by discussion and adjustment of differences.

on some points we all can agree

Where would concur be a reasonable alternative to coincide?

The meanings of concur and coincide largely overlap; however, concur often implies approval of someone else's statement or decision.

if my wife concurs, it's a deal

Examples of coincide in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Since Drake is so massive — and since his career rise largely coincided with these changes — he’s been able to drop 20-song albums and chart all of its songs at the same time. Xander Zellner, Billboard, 10 Sep. 2024 The Hip-Hop icon and NFL music strategist released a statement coinciding with news of Lamar being tapped to take the stage during the halftime show, which will take place during Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans, LA, in February 2025. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 9 Sep. 2024 This year alone, One Tree Hill star Sophia Bush, comedian Amber Ruffin, country music star Maren Morris, and more have all made their own public announcements, coinciding with a landmark year for lesbian pop culture fueled by the rise of Chappell Roan. Amos Mac, Them, 9 Sep. 2024 Zelensky condemned the meeting that coincided with a brazen assault on several Ukrainian cities and a deadly strike on a children’s hospital. Aishwarya S Iyer, CNN, 19 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coincide 

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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 20 Sep. 2024.

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