1
as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
coordinating the plans for the surprise party
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2
as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
a very meticulous wedding planner, who makes sure that every aspect of the reception—table settings, food, flowers, music, attire—coordinates right down to the last detail
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
the Nobel Memorial Award for Economic Science is universally regarded as the coordinate of the original Nobel Prizes for peace, literature, medicine, physics, and chemistry
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as in corresponding
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Recent Examples of coordinate
Dave Linkletter, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
Cedarburg City Administrator Mikko Hilvo said his Ozaukee County community has been hearing from citizens about the city's coordinate address system, too.
—Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2022
Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
More than 100 climate scientists – many of whom coordinated their efforts – submitted over 400 pages in public comments to the Energy Department last week.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Like Olenski, many family caregivers—more than 44 percent—coordinate care amongst various health care providers and in-home services.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The x-axis and y-axis show the two dimensions of a coordinate plane.
—Dave Linkletter, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
Cedarburg City Administrator Mikko Hilvo said his Ozaukee County community has been hearing from citizens about the city's coordinate address system, too.
—Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2022
Noun
Matching sets remove the daily challenge of having to coordinate an outfit and are comfortable for a day of lounging or working from home.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
More than 100 climate scientists – many of whom coordinated their efforts – submitted over 400 pages in public comments to the Energy Department last week.
—Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Cells can be referred to by expressions in other cells using a special function use() with relative coordinates.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
Like Olenski, many family caregivers—more than 44 percent—coordinate care amongst various health care providers and in-home services.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinate
Verb
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Eight years is a heck of a stretch for anyone to go and reconcile with those things.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
13 Sep. 2025
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How can these results be reconciled?—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Or those who know the difference between a smudging brush and a blending brush and how to use them when creating a smoky eye.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The addictive opioid drug is 50 times more potent than morphine and can trigger a fatal overdose with as little as 2 milligrams, the equivalent of a few grains of salt.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The heft of batteries means EVs are generally a few hundred kilograms heavier than their fossil fuel equivalents.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The film is the first in a trilogy intended to conclude the corresponding anime television series, and has received positive ratings from 97% from critics and 98% audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Gophers’ strong nonconference schedule and corresponding ho-hum home slate might have something to do with a dip in season tickets sold.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The entity lists an address that corresponds to a San Francisco office of the Jordan Park Group, a financial investment company.—
Sara B. Hansen,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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Similarly, Whitehouse is not yet the ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, a title that tends to correspond, roughly, to tenure.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Clearly Putin is determined to see nothing less than the destruction of a democratic Ukraine tethered to Europe and has no respect for the international rule of law or his counterparts.—
Oleksandra Matviichuk,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Senate’s counterpart held its own briefing last week, before news of the second strike.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Justin sported a red beanie, a matching red sweatshirt and sweatpants.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a few photos, Brittany is sporting a dark brown wrap dress with tan heeled boots, while others show the KC Current owner in a denim-on-denim get-up with a matching cowboy hat.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Historically, such easing cycles have correlated with gold price appreciation, as investors seek preservation of capital amid softening economic indicators.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
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The magnetic profile correlates well with the sun’s activity during the years 1600 - 2000, and matches reasonably well earth’s temperature.—
Ian Dexter Palmer,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Coordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinate. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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