coincide
verb
co·in·cide
ˌkō-ən-ˈsīd 
ˈkō-ən-ˌsīd
ˈkō-ən-ˌsīd
coincided; coinciding
1
a
: to occupy the same place in space or time
The base of the triangle coincides with one side of the square.
The heroic age of bridge construction coincided with the expansion of the railroads …—
Mario Salvadori
Mario Salvadori
b
: to occupy exactly corresponding or equivalent positions on a scale or in a series
100° Celsius coincides with 212° Fahrenheit.
2
: to correspond in nature, character, or function
" … our sentiments coincided in every particular … "—Jane Austen
Jane Austen3
: to be in accord or agreement : concur
She coincided with his views on most subjects.
Examples of coincide in a Sentence
The goals of the business partners coincide.
the heaviest snowfall of the season coincided with the start of our weeklong ski vacation
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—Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
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Zach Everson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Harry’s trip to China coincides with King Charles’ royal visit to Canada.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 26 May 2025
The summer holiday begins in Porto Cervo in Sardinia, Italy, from May 27 through May 31, coinciding with the fourth edition of the Giorgio Armani Superyacht Regatta, the prestigious competition hosted by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 23 May 2025
What’s clearer is the league turning its focus toward Europe to coincide with the Olympics, and a women’s hockey tournament predominantly featuring PWHL talent.
—John Wawrow, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for coincide
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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coincide. Accessed 1 Jun. 2025.
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coincide
verb
co·in·cide
ˌkō-ən-ˈsīd
coincided; coinciding
1
: to occupy the same place in space or time
2
: to occupy the same positions on a scale
3
: to agree exactly
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