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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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as in to correspond
to be in agreement on every point
the two lists coincide
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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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Recent Examples of coincide
The announcement coincided with Walmart’s unveiling of a partnership with Wing’s sister company, Google, at the National Retail Federation’s Big Show in New York on Sunday.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
And the timing coincides with football season.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Jan. 2026
The couple was separated at the time of the filing, according to the records, with McKee living in Roanoke, Virginia, coinciding with his medical residency at Virginia Tech.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Restrictions vary by country, but in the United States, the reach of these markets has expanded rapidly over recent years, coinciding with shifting policies out of Washington.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026
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New state sales tax revenue generated within the massive STAR bond district will pay back the bond debt used to build a new stadium and accompanying facilities for several decades.—
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Their children often accompany them to public services and have already taken up royal duties of their own, but Kate and William make sure their kids' lives are mostly out of the spotlight.—
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The two began corresponding and soon Osubor was working on Rockwell’s latest film, The Projectionist (starring Chicago Hope’s Vondie Curtis-Hall and executive produced by Quentin Tarantino).—
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The precocious young Goff corresponded with Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright early in his career.—
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But even proponents of the efforts to tackle nutrition concerns don't agree on which foods to target.—
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If nothing changes, the Hispanic arts industry in Arkansas could be threatened, both musicians agreed.—
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When the pandemic happened, the only way to access live performance was if it was recorded and cast widely.—
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Good's defenders – including city and state leaders – are calling what happened an unjustified attack; federal authorities say the agent was acting in self-defense.—
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Authorities were looking into whether the material conformed with regulations and whether the candles were permitted for use in the bar.—
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The knee-high design works in the same way as the tights, offering compression to improve circulation in a fashionable design that conforms to your shape.—
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Ohio State Sports Properties, Learfield’s local team in Columbus, will collaborate with Ohio State’s athletic department on centerpiece sponsorship assets, such as a jersey-patch partnership in anticipation of an NCAA rule change.—
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Last year, the brand for the first time participated at the Met Gala and launched the Moncler Genius collection with Mercedes-Benz by Nigo and the first collection of apparel collaborating with Donald Glover’s Gilga Farm.—
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Unlike skinny jeans, this style is fitted through the thigh and keeps a consistent width through the ankle, resulting in a tailoredlook.—
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Tacvasen Lightweight Workout Jacket During her recent trip to Australia, Oprah was spotted wearing several wrinkle-proof, form-fitting athletic jackets.—
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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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