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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

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coincide The film coincides with the release of Cyrus’ latest album of the same name. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 22 May 2025 The bombs were timed to coincide with a visit by Prime Minister Golda Meir of Israel. Adam Goldman, New York Times, 22 May 2025 The strong flares also coincide with the sun's solar maximum this year, which is a period when scientists generally expect more solar storms, according to NASA. Melina Khan, USA Today, 21 May 2025 The release coincides with Los Tigres’ concert at Madison Square Garden in New York on May 24, as well as the naming of a street in the city in their honor. Leila Cobo, Billboard, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for coincide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincide
Verb
  • An accompanying ad campaign for the Converse collaboration featuring Lila Moss is running online and in wild posting.
    Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 5 June 2025
  • Utilizing an accompanying app or physical pushbutton controls, riders can choose between Slow, Middle and Fast pedaling preferences.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 5 June 2025
Verb
  • The photograph corresponds, complements, or even dissolves the sculptural object’s manual and artisanal production procedures, functioning not as document but as its dialectical technological counterpart.
    Benjamin H. D. Buchloh, Artforum, 1 June 2025
  • By contrast, the total income in their domestic league in 2022 was just €16m (note that Sheriff’s European income was split across their 2021 and 2022 financial years, so doesn’t correspond to the single-season income from UEFA).
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • Snyder agreed that weather remains a major concern for summer travel, and the usual advice for dealing with that applies.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 29 May 2025
  • The Florida Highway Patrol did not agree to an interview or respond to questions about the arrests sent in writing.
    Hannah Critchfield, Sun Sentinel, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know. Don’t miss what’s happening People on X are the first to know.
    X (formerly Twitter), X (formerly Twitter), 30 May 2025
  • As Stapleton's solo debut becomes Billboard's Top Country Album of the 21st Century, the country icon shows his friends where the magic happens.
    Josh Brolin, Billboard, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • In Feeding Ghosts, the disconnect between Sun Yi’s training and instincts as a journalist, and the requirements of the increasingly totalitarian Communist regime to make reality conform to their narrative, literally drove her insane.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
  • In ruling in favor of Harris, Contreras said the statutory protections for board members from being removed without cause conform with the Constitution in light of a 1935 Supreme Court precedent in a case called Humphrey's Executor v. United States.
    John Kruzel, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Verb
  • Zheng expressed interest in entering the ready-to-drink space, and the two soon collaborated on a new, bottled matcha lemonade.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 31 May 2025
  • Goyer, of course, collaborated with director Christopher Nolan as a screenwriter on The Dark Knight Trilogy and is currently executive producing Apple TV+’s Murderbot.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Verb
  • The most likely fits Carolina Hurricanes No contending team will have a bigger need for a star offensive player and as much cap space as the Hurricanes, who figure to be aggressive this July 1 given another disappointing exit.
    James Mirtle, New York Times, 2 June 2025
  • Then, scroll down for more beach essentials at Amazon, all of which will fit perfectly into your new wagon.
    Izzy Baskette, People.com, 2 June 2025

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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincide. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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