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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
Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, China and Russia have been coordinating activity in the Arctic.
—Max Saltman, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
The drone crew relayed the howitzers’ coordinates to a nearby Ukrainian battery apparently equipped with High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.
—David Axe, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Kim Lyons, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2021
The x-axis and y-axis show the two dimensions of a coordinate plane.
—Dave Linkletter, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
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Verb
Her budget of nearly $2 million was financed entirely by donors and coordinated by the Hollywood producer-financier Teddy Schwarzman of Black Bear (The Imitation Game).
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, China and Russia have been coordinating activity in the Arctic.
—Max Saltman, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
According to Goforth, these turtles can probably remember magnetic coordinates for several years or even decades.
—Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025
The drone crew relayed the howitzers’ coordinates to a nearby Ukrainian battery apparently equipped with High-Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems.
—David Axe, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The initial rollout of coronavirus vaccines in the US has been slow and messy, as states have tried coordinate plans for appointments with little federal guidance.
—Kim Lyons, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2021
The x-axis and y-axis show the two dimensions of a coordinate plane.
—Dave Linkletter, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinate
Verb
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After the family moved to California in the summer, Quaid filed for divorce from Buffington in November 2012 before the two reconciled again, dismissing the divorce in September 2013.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While some researchers attempted to reconcile these differences by suggesting that Prototaxites might be a giant lichen (a symbiotic association between fungi and photosynthetic partners), other studies instead pointed to its entirely distinct molecular fingerprint.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Carrot Wellington This vegetarian main highlights roasted carrots two ways: glazed as the center of the Wellington, and blended to form the tender filling.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2025
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By blending digital and traditional methods, businesses can create seamless customer journeys that maximize reach and engagement.—
Sam Nelson,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After a difficult debut, Notre Dame has looked more like itself under Ivey ever since, just without the corresponding postseason success to show for it.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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David Villar, who was out of options, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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,
2 Apr. 2025
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Those treatments corresponded to a pet theory of the Geiers that autism stemmed from the interaction of mercury in thimerosal with testosterone, and therefore that reducing testosterone would address autism.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In a reciprocal show of respect, Lee handed over his ceremonial sword to Grant, only to have his counterpart return it.—
Made by History,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Ukraine and Russia agreed on March 18 to stop attacking each other's energy facilities, although President Vladimir Putin declined to endorse a full 30-day ceasefire that his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump had hoped would be a first step toward a permanent peace deal.—
Reuters,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of getting rid of the item, embrace the color by using a matching color for tile or grout.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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The star wore a criss-cross black sports bra and paired it with what appeared to be a matching black skort.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His research, over many years, also found that contributions from political parties correlated with subsequent judicial voting in election disputes over issues such as ballot counting or candidate eligibility.—
Megan O’Matz,
ProPublica,
6 Apr. 2025
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The outcome result is not perfectly correlated with the spending.—
Michael S. Schmidt,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In September 2023, Joseph and her business partner purchased Casa Matilda, an existing restaurant in South Beach, after six months of negotiations.—
Michael Butler,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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But it was pushed back to May because United Way is still finalizing a community partner agreement and testing the program.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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“Coordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinate. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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