as in coincident
occupying the same space
the coinciding bases of the two triangles
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as in accompanying
to occur or exist at the same time
the heaviest snowfall of the season coincided with the start of our weeklong ski vacation
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as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point
the two lists coincide
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as in agreeing
to have or come to the same opinion or point of view
their wishes coincide exactly with my desire
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Recent Examples of coinciding
Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The study show that a major volcanic pulse occurred about 30,000 years before the impact, coinciding with at least a 5 degrees cooling of the climate.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The steep slide that month came as Fed rhetoric was perceived as too hawkish for comfort, coinciding with concerns over tariff impacts.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
The timing of the backlight turning off, coinciding with Murdaugh's SUV passing the location where the phone was later found, is particularly damning in their view.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Republicans will try to pass that measure in time for the April 2025 election, coinciding with a high-profile state Supreme Court race, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told the Journal Sentinel.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
The Jewish Festival of Lights, observed for eight days and coinciding with Christmas Day this year, includes the lighting of candles on a nine-branched candelabrum called a menorah and eating traditional foods, such as latkes.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024
The Mexican crackdown started last December, coinciding with the drop from the record month of immigration.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
The slump, in fact, started sooner than that — coinciding with the Lakers’ NBA Cup schedule.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Verb
And, coinciding with the holiday, the space station could easily double as Santa's sleigh to innocent eyes.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
The study show that a major volcanic pulse occurred about 30,000 years before the impact, coinciding with at least a 5 degrees cooling of the climate.
—David Bressan, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
The steep slide that month came as Fed rhetoric was perceived as too hawkish for comfort, coinciding with concerns over tariff impacts.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
The timing of the backlight turning off, coinciding with Murdaugh's SUV passing the location where the phone was later found, is particularly damning in their view.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Republicans will try to pass that measure in time for the April 2025 election, coinciding with a high-profile state Supreme Court race, Assembly Speaker Robin Vos told the Journal Sentinel.
—Hope Karnopp, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024
The Jewish Festival of Lights, observed for eight days and coinciding with Christmas Day this year, includes the lighting of candles on a nine-branched candelabrum called a menorah and eating traditional foods, such as latkes.
—Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 19 Dec. 2024
The Mexican crackdown started last December, coinciding with the drop from the record month of immigration.
—Cory Smith, Baltimore Sun, 7 Dec. 2024
The slump, in fact, started sooner than that — coinciding with the Lakers’ NBA Cup schedule.
—Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coinciding
Adjective
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The timing of these changes were roughly coincident with clarification of Information Blocking rules and Epic’s introduction of its own competing product.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2024
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Another suggestion is that there were two more or less coincident eruptions, one each in northern and southern hemispheres.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
26 July 2011
Verb
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Weezer recently celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Blue Album, along with an accompanying tour and festival circuit.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Like most wireless cameras, the P1 Max is easy to install and requires only a few screws and a few minutes of time in the accompanying app.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Tampa Bay Times reviewed nearly 600 storm tracks and corresponding sea surface temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean basin over the last four decades.—
Jack Prator,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024
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The value of the gross estate is recalculated, and the corresponding tax liability is adjusted.—
Ashley Case,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The vest was later sold in a charity auction, with the winning bid reaching $17,300 and Day agreeing to match that amount with a donation of his own.—
Brooks Peck,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Part of Washington’s post-Allen plan came into shape Monday by agreeing to terms with defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw.—
Ben Standig,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Mass adoption requires prices that feel accessible, even if the underlying value far exceeds the cost.—
Andrew Filev,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Womanhood is the underlying theme for the debut album.—
Taylor Crumpton,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As companies begin to pull back on orders, which is happening already amid the uncertainty related to overseas manufacturing costs and domestic consumer demand, lower supply will potentially serve as a force sending prices higher.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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This small moment signified a massive shift—AI wasn't just something happening in the background anymore; it was embedded in everyday consumer experiences.—
Sudhanshu Duggal,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The two are also not ruling out collaborating with Dream in the future.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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One standout moment was collaborating with Kyle De Volle — Rita Ora’s stylist — together with Ora starring in the campaigne, which propelled Charlotte Simone, both as a brand and as an independent designer, into a new stratosphere.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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When done correctly, the result should increasingly feel like working 1-1 with an instructor, but without the inconvenience of conforming to the instructor's schedule or competing for time and attention with other students.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes,
16 Dec. 2024
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When faced with differences, individuals are likely to respond in one of three ways—by conforming and agreeing with the other person, seeking their validation or distancing themselves altogether.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Coinciding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coinciding. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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