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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

Examples Sentences

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Recent Examples of coincide The event in Naples will coincide with the first day of international menswear trade show Pitti Uomo, which will kick off in Florence on June 17 and run until June 20, followed by the men’s shows for spring 2026 in Milan to be held June 20 to 24. Luisa Zargani, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 Thanksgiving coincides with National Game and Puzzle Week, according to nationaltoday.com. Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 18 Nov. 2024 The timing reportedly coincided with Prince Harry's trip to the U.K. in May for the tenth anniversary of the Invictus Games. Janine Henni, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Their relationship coincided with the end of their individual marriages, leading to speculation and criticism among fans. Billie Schwab Dunn, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for coincide 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
Verb
  • Occupation, along with the repression and hardship that accompanied it, rallied new recruits to Hezbollah and other Lebanese armed political parties’ ranks.
    Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Perimenopausal symptoms begin when women reach their 40s, triggered by hormonal fluctuations and accompanied by irregular periods, brain fog, insomnia and hair loss.
    Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • 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, 5 Nov. 2024
  • However, the corresponding pressures to increase climate-friendly fuels will drive green energy development.
    Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Capitol, however, was morally opposed to leaving any spare change rattling in the kids’ pockets—and the kids agreed.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Kristin Chenoweth, who portrayed the good witch in Wicked on Broadway opposite Idina Menzel’s Elphaba, agreed.
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Did something happen between him and Little Richard?
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • The latter is used to ensure panels are secured properly, there are no gaps, and the finished car conforms to the CAD model it was built from.
    James Morris, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Give yourself breathing room and the strength and courage to do what’s best for you instead of conforming to someone else’s plan.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Instead of focusing on what could divide North Korea from China, the United States should collaborate with the Chinese government to rein in North Korea’s volatile behavior.
    Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Chua’s priorities include strengthening the city’s fire and police department and collaborating with community members and developers to make more affordable housing.
    Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Years later, when NASA first measured it, the storm could fit about two Earths within its borders, and now that number is more like one.
    Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The dish fits perfectly with Julia Rivera’s cooking style, which fuses her family’s Korean cuisine with other cuisines, like Mexican. Tokio, in Denver’s Ballpark district, also keeps cheesy ramen, Cremoso Diablo, on the menu.
    Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024

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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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