1
as in to write
to engage in an exchange of written messages
old friends who have been corresponding for years
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2
as in to coincide
to be in agreement on every point
the menu for the wedding banquet corresponds exactly with everyone's special requests
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Recent Examples of correspond
In the Sherlock data, dramatic fluctuations in activity occurred every minute or so, corresponding to what viewers perceived as scene changes (opens a new tab).
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Quanta Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
This gene, called ESR1, is located inside the region of chromosome 2 that corresponds to the location of the inversions.
—Donna L. Maney, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
In Greek mythology, the corresponding god is Hades.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The landing zone appeared to correspond with Russia's exclusive economic waters.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Quanta Magazine, 21 Feb. 2025
This gene, called ESR1, is located inside the region of chromosome 2 that corresponds to the location of the inversions.
—Donna L. Maney, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2025
In Greek mythology, the corresponding god is Hades.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The landing zone appeared to correspond with Russia's exclusive economic waters.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for correspond
Verb
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Out of necessity, James Madison wrote, of some stable institution in the government.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Hackman turned to painting and did voice-over work and writing books.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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The hospital boom coincided with China’s economic rise, resulting in more people living healthier and for longer.—
Claire Fu,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Kellogg’s trip to Kyiv coincided with recent barbs between Trump and Zelensky that have cast further doubt on the future of U.S. support for Ukraine’s war effort.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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This order serves only two purposes: to score partisan political points in a manufactured culture war and to purge the military of those who don’t conform to MAGA ideology.—
Johnny Weixler,
The Denver Post,
24 Feb. 2025
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Fear of retaliation, social conditioning, and the pressure to conform make speaking up difficult.—
Rodger Dean Duncan,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration reportedly has agreed not to access personalized tax data.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
23 Feb. 2025
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As for orange chicken, the now-ubiquitous dish that most people agree was invented at a Panda Express in Hawaii in 1987, it’s also received a makeover.—
Laurie Ochoa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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Tropicana also narrowed the label to fit the more compact bottle.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Expect to see more leagues — NBA and MLS seem to fit the model — try to import 4 Nations-style magic for their all-star games.—
Dan Shanoff,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Correspond.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/correspond. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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