coincide

verb

ˌkō-ən-ˈsīd How to pronounce coincide (audio)
Definition of coincidenext
1
as in to accompany
to occur or exist at the same time the heaviest snowfall of the season coincided with the start of our weeklong ski vacation

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2
as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point the two lists coincide

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3
as in to agree
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view their wishes coincide exactly with my desire

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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

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Recent Examples of coincide The retail giant's decline coincided with the Conference Board's monthly report on American consumer confidence, which revealed another concerning drop. — Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025 The fires started Saturday and coincided with a fire in Table Rock State Park. — John Bacon, USA TODAY, 25 Mar. 2025 The arrival of Sorry 4 Da Wait also coincides with the news that Playboi Carti made Billboard chart history with Music. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2025 Her Forest appointment coincided with the hiring of Dave Long — former Forest boys academy coach and women’s football coach developer and talent reporter — as head of the girls’ academy. — Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coincide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
  1. accompany
  2. correspond
  3. agree
  4. happen
  5. conform
  6. collaborate
  7. fit
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  • The fact sheet accompanying the order is wide-ranging: a policy aimed at correcting global imbalances, restoring manufacturing, reshoring supply chains, confronting non-market economies, and ensuring the defense industrial base is no longer dependent on foreign adversaries.
    — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Fascination has accompanied each of Altuve’s first six starts in left field.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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  • Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted the event to correspond with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration that promotes justice for victims.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4-5 matchup in the East, while the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat finished seventh through 10th, respectively, with corresponding Play-In matchups ahead.
    — Joe Vardon, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Definition of correspond
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  • The panel also agreed Way acted with malice, oppression or fraud, and awarded her another $250,000 in punitive damages.
    — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2025
  • In an exciting Instagram post on Wednesday (April 9), the West Coast icon and league owner revealed that the eight-time NBA All-Star has agreed to join the BIG3 league for one final season as a professional basketball player.
    — Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of agree
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  • There was a feeling that the country was coming out of a massive crisis and that global institutions had a responsibility to help rebuild the country, strengthen its healthcare system, and make sure an outbreak like this could never happen again.
    — The Dial, The Dial, 10 Apr. 2025
  • What’s happening is a homogeny of deal-making and how deals are done because of the streamers.
    — Lauren Coates, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of happen
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  • Cognitive dissonance, motivated reasoning, and the pressure to conform are powerful psychological forces that can prevent people from accepting the truth.
    — Hersh Shefrin, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
  • Major League Baseball confirmed that the bats in question conform to the league's maximum size rules and manufacturer regulations.
    — Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of conform
Verb
  • The artist collaborated with organizers at the foundation to plan the sweeping showcase of his work.
    — Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Uchis also took the oppurtunity to thank Jennie for inviting her to collaborate on Ruby.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of collaborate
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  • Wiggins, a skilled scorer, doesn’t fit what the Heat ideally needs: someone who can finish at the basket, draw fouls, get Miami into offense and take over games late.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2025
  • That date fits well with the Chiefs’ Organized Team Activities, or OTAs, which don’t begin until May 27.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Apr. 2025
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