as in to coincide
to be in agreement on every point
the Union and the Confederate accounts of the battle don't dovetail at all
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Recent Examples of dovetail
Just to witness either one of those mercurial players dovetailing with a goal machine like Eto’o would be special — but both?
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Aeterna means everlasting or perpetual, which dovetails with the lore behind the serpent, which is said to represent eternity.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Wendy’s new focus on beverages dovetails with its strategy to keep growing its breakfast sales.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
Richards’ personal fortunes have dovetailed with his club’s so far this term after regaining his first-team place following Trevoh Chalobah’s return to Chelsea in January.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Aeterna means everlasting or perpetual, which dovetails with the lore behind the serpent, which is said to represent eternity.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Wendy’s new focus on beverages dovetails with its strategy to keep growing its breakfast sales.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2025
Richards’ personal fortunes have dovetailed with his club’s so far this term after regaining his first-team place following Trevoh Chalobah’s return to Chelsea in January.
—Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dovetail
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Chicago Tribune The end of the ACC Tournament coincided with Notre Dame’s spring break, offering the team a few days off.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The move coincides with the Mediterranean country's growing tourism industry, which saw a 4% increase in visitor numbers between 2023 and 2024, with a steady influx of travelers throughout the year.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Crime Survivors for Safety and Justice hosted the event to correspond with National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, an annual commemoration that promotes justice for victims.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Indiana Pacers will host the Milwaukee Bucks in the 4-5 matchup in the East, while the Orlando Magic, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat finished seventh through 10th, respectively, with corresponding Play-In matchups ahead.—
Joe Vardon,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Read more Polis threatens to veto bill addressing sentencing disparities between Colorado’s state and municipal courts Gov. Jared Polis has threatened to veto a bill that would mandate Colorado’s municipal courts conform to state sentencing guidelines, the bill sponsors said.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2025
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Wiggins, a skilled scorer, doesn’t fit what the Heat ideally needs: someone who can finish at the basket, draw fouls, get Miami into offense and take over games late.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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That date fits well with the Chiefs’ Organized Team Activities, or OTAs, which don’t begin until May 27.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Dovetail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dovetail. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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