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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coincide For comparison, active listings nationally were up 28% last week compared with the same week in 2024, according to Realtor.com, coinciding with a decline in mortgage rates. Diana Olick, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025 Dorian Finney-Smith Finney-Smith didn’t play in the loss against the Nets because of an ankle issue, and unsurprisingly, his absence coincided with Redick calling out the Lakers for a lack of communication. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025 The long Southern strategy Jackson’s political rise coincided with and likely encouraged the exodus of racially conservative white voters out of the Democratic Party. Christopher A. Cooper, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025 The first two episodes of Season 1 ran on ABC, FX, Freeform and Hulu over the 2022 Thanksgiving holiday, coinciding with the season finale on Disney+. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for coincide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
Verb
  • Chastened by the nationalistic fervor that accompanied the victory over Austria, the Diet capitulated.
    Christine Adams / Made by History, TIME, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Photo : Andrew Hoppin/Portal Media The wet bar is accompanied by a cozy conversation space alongside the kitchen.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The equation no longer corresponds to a Turing machine that computes perfect squares—and, more generally, the Diophantine equations can no longer encode the halting problem.
    Joseph Howlett, WIRED, 9 Mar. 2025
  • Under Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman, the Space Force has defined a highly effective strategy; corresponding operational concepts and technologies; and a new training regimen to ensure U.S. equities in space are secured.
    David A. Deptula, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Green Bay agreed to a one-year deal with Hardman, who spent the majority of his first six NFL seasons with Kansas City.
    Rob Reischel, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • And while there are options for those wanting to stick to brighter blonde shades, most experts agree that this spring is all about warmth and deep hues.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • These offer more insight into party members, the consequences of events that happen in the main story, and the general nature of society in New Los Angeles.
    Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
  • The new community, whose groundbreaking is scheduled to happen soon, also will feature some affordable units whose rental costs could possibly range between $2,200 and $3,800, a developer recently announced.
    Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Such policies may compel Muslim employees to choose between adhering to their religious values or conforming to professional standards that do not reflect their cultural and religious identity, potentially leading to perceptions of unprofessionalism.
    Aparna Rae, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
  • More importantly, Lara wants women to embrace their bodies’ natural processes rather than feel pressured to conform to societal expectations or follow conventional paths that don’t seem to be working in their favor.
    Allison Palmer, Sacramento Bee, 28 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Shortly before soaring to the A-list with Top Gun, Tom Cruise collaborated with director Ridley Scott on a fantasy film that the performer would be happy to forget.
    Ryan Gajewski, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Ryan, the founder of Article, a digital creative agency based in Toronto, continued to collaborate with Meghan on several high-profile projects, including the creation of the SussexRoyal.com and Archewell.org websites, as well as Sussex.com.
    Erin Hill, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
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  • Console tables offer a solution, but only if they are designed to fit smaller spaces.
    Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
  • For the show’s 11th look, Johnson wore a black turtleneck, wide-legged black trousers fitted with a belt, and a knee-length dark brown coat.
    Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 10 Mar. 2025

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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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