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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 Sentences

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Recent Examples of coincide The North America leg will begin in Portland on April 4, coinciding with the album release. Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 24 Jan. 2025 The company had its best ever quarter of new subscriptions, which coincided with its new push into live sports like boxing and the NFL. Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2025 The timing of the task force’s announcement has drawn criticism, coinciding with the launch of the $TRUMP token. Alexandra Andhov, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 More than 200 brands participated in the coinciding events Paris Déco Off and Maison&Objet in the city that kicked off on Jan. 15 and closed here Monday. Sofia Celeste, WWD, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for coincide 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
Verb
  • Every season, Netflix’s hit action-thriller The Night Agent introduces a new story and new characters around title character Peter Sutherland (Gabriel Basso), who has been accompanied so far by Luciane Buchanan’s Rose Larkin.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 24 Jan. 2025
  • While targets can focus efforts and create accountability, they must be accompanied by robust unconscious bias training and inclusive, psychologically safe environments.
    London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • The pattern uncovered by the team corresponds with models that suggest black holes grow through repeat collisions in densely packed star clusters.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Jan. 2025
  • Advertisement World & Nation ‘TikTok refugees’ unexpectedly turn to Chinese alternative as ban looms Jan. 14, 2025 Police said Brainard’s Tinder account was used to correspond with the man.
    Kathy McCormack and Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • The Americans and British quickly agreed, according to Nalyvaichenko, setting up a training program in combat tactics for SBU officers.
    Patrick Reevell, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In 2011, Israel agreed to release over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the return of Gilad Shalit, an Israeli soldier who had been kidnapped by Hamas more than five years earlier.
    The Editors, National Review, 17 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Because of the loss, the first two goals wouldn’t happen.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
  • As 1st bird flu death reported in US, what could happen with virus in 2025?
    Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Unstructured Data Challenges: Conversational data does not conform to rigid schemas.
    Mandar Khoje, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
  • Within-group pressures also create stronger feelings of belonging among those who conform to the group’s internal norms, such as which political positions to support.
    Joe Árvai, The Conversation, 22 Jan. 2025
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  • Kennedy collaborated with designer Ethel Frankau for the look, which was accessorized with a matching cape and elbow-length gloves.
    Vogue, Vogue, 20 Jan. 2025
  • For that specific look, Crabb collaborated with a ceramic artist and an embroiderer who used vintage machinery to create a unique piece of couture.
    Monique Jessen, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Since joining the team, Finney-Smith has led the group in plus-minus, fitting in well around James and Davis as a seasoned role player with deep playoff experience.
    Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Take this example: a Microsoft team is just now figuring out how to use a diffusion model to find new materials that can fit the bill for high-tech projects.
    John Werner, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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