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as in accompanies
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 corresponds
to be in agreement on every point
the two lists coincide
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as in agrees
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 coincides
That’s when Niue’s glimmer of a tourist season, which coincides with winter in the Southern Hemisphere, springs into high gear.
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Terry Ward, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
The timing, though, coincides with a busy stretch spanning the Palm Springs and Sundance film festivals, the Golden Globes and the ramp-up of Oscar season.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 4 Jan. 2026
This month's full moon phase coincides with the moon's closest approach to Earth — a point in its orbit called perihelion — giving rise to a beautiful supermoon that can appear 30% brighter and 14% larger than the most distant full moon of the year.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 Jan. 2026
That coincides with the longer-term uptrend as well as the rising 50-week moving average.
—Jay Woods, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
This lunar event also marks the first of three supermoons for 2026, a phenomenon where a full (or new) moon coincides with the Moon at or near its closest point to Earth.
—Michael D'estries, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2026
Because the timing coincides with cold weather, many assume the climate is responsible.
—Connie Etemadi, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
Harry’s profession of love coincides with the midnight scene.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 Dec. 2025
This coincides with an uptick in the number of Americans using weight loss drugs, known as Type 2 antidiabetic GLP-1 drugs with brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy, between 2024 and 2025.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincides
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Koma shared the photo of Tisdale French that accompanies her Cut essay, but with his head superimposed onto her body.—
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Kiyan has never shied from the spotlight that accompanies his dad.—
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Large studies encompassing thousands of people have since shown that following the MIND diet corresponds with better cognitive functioning, a lower risk of dementia and slower disease progression in people with Alzheimer’s.—
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Each of the 29 counts corresponds to a child who was killed or wounded in the classrooms, prosecutors said.—
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The agreement also stated that if the former figure skater wants to see her daughter and Sophia agrees, Farina will make good-faith efforts to arrange the visit, per the documents.—
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Hannes Boman, head of design at Bjelin, agrees.—
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This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way.—
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This communication happens within 10 minutes of the pill being swallowed.—
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The force utilized by Sterling Heights Police Officer conforms to Michigan law, as well as applicable agency policy, standards, and guidelines.—
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Christian Holler, Porsche’s head of charging systems, says the system conforms to International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection standards for electromagnetic radiation.—
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The Chinese startup has a strategic partnership with Changan Automobile, which not only invested in the startup but also collaborates closely on technological innovation.—
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The group collaborates with schools to provide free music education that can inspire personal development, foster a sense of community, and prepare future leaders.—
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Everyone needs a flattering LBD in their repertoire, and this one perfectly fits the bill.—
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Blewett said traveling with a small bag that fits under the seat can offer many of the same benefits, including faster exits, no baggage fees and less stress while deplaning.—
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Media segment revenue was $765 million for the quarter, down 16%; that segment consists primarily of broadcast TV stations and includes multicast networks and original content.—
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This episode — which consists almost entirely of characters sharing formative incidents from their pasts — is an unusually blunt device for delivering backstory.—
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“Coincides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincides. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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