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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 partnership will continue in late 2025 when Sydney Evan will launch a new assortment of styles to coincide with the theatrical release of Wicked Part Two. Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 The limited-edition timepiece is set to drop later this year to coincide with the release of Senna, a six-part Netflix mini-series based on the driver’s life that stars Gabriel Leone. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2024 News of the discovery, aptly timed to coincide with Halloween, was released by English Heritage, a charity that looks after hundreds of historic monuments, buildings and sites. Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 The Morgan Wallen Foundation also donated $140,000 to Gibbs Youth Sports, coinciding with Wallen’s record-breaking double-header of concerts at the University of Tennessee Knoxville’s Neyland Stadium. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coincide 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
Verb
  • This time, a man wearing a gaiter that covered his nose and mouth was accompanied by three other individuals who appeared intimidating to Raimi.
    Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Either way, the crux is that the answers by AI are always accompanied by a kind of confidence level concerning how likely the answer is correct or not.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
    USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • However, the corresponding pressures to increase climate-friendly fuels will drive green energy development.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • No one who hurls their guts up the previous night would knowingly agree to ride in a 12-passenger van hugging the cliffside of this narrow two-lane road, navigating hairpin turns on switchbacks that drop more than 2,500 feet into Red Rock Country.
    Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Garrett Nelson, analyst with CFRA Research, agreed.
    CNN.com, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The death happened about 9:14 p.m. Monday in the Target store parking lot in the 1500 block of 40th Street.
    Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Take a moment to catch up on what’s been happening in the world of airlines and aviation.
    Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The latter is used to ensure panels are secured properly, there are no gaps, and the finished car conforms to the CAD model it was built from.
    James Morris, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Give yourself breathing room and the strength and courage to do what’s best for you instead of conforming to someone else’s plan.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Instead of focusing on what could divide North Korea from China, the United States should collaborate with the Chinese government to rein in North Korea’s volatile behavior.
    Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Chua’s priorities include strengthening the city’s fire and police department and collaborating with community members and developers to make more affordable housing.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Years later, when NASA first measured it, the storm could fit about two Earths within its borders, and now that number is more like one.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The dish fits perfectly with Julia Rivera’s cooking style, which fuses her family’s Korean cuisine with other cuisines, like Mexican. Tokio, in Denver’s Ballpark district, also keeps cheesy ramen, Cremoso Diablo, on the menu.
    Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024

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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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