coinciding 1 of 2

adjective

as in coincident
occupying the same space the coinciding bases of the two triangles

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coinciding

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verb

present participle of coincide
1
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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2
as in corresponding
to be in agreement on every point the two lists coincide

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3
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
Verb
The campus will open to the public on Friday, coinciding with the Juneteenth holiday. — Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 He had been sidelined by a right hamstring strain since late May, coinciding with the Rays’ majors-worst-matching 8-16 run. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2026 The campus formally opens to the public on June 19, coinciding with Juneteenth. — News Desk, Artforum, 18 June 2026 Shares of Alphabet are down 16% from their early-May peak, coinciding with a broader period of weakness among hyperscalers. — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 June 2026 The debate has become more urgent in recent years as heat waves have intensified, coinciding with a surge in AC sales across Europe and a growing push to more widely adopt the technology. — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 2 July 2026 Grand Theft Auto 6 pre-orders are now live for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, coinciding with Rockstar's release of over 60 new in-engine 4K screenshots. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026 Boston University is hosting 32 Norwegians for 10 weeks, until mid-August, in the Gründerskolen Norway entrepreneurship program, coinciding with the premier global soccer tournament. — Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 26 June 2026 Mields participated in Documenta 6 in 1997, won the Gabriele Münter Prize, and was celebrated at the Bonn Art Museum with a dedicated solo gallery exhibition coinciding with her 90th birthday. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coinciding
  1. coincident
  2. accompanying
  3. corresponding
  4. agreeing
  5. underlying
  6. happening
  7. fitting
  8. collaborating
Adjective
  • Accelerating human evolution coincident with the development of agriculture increased redheadedness and decreased male-pattern baldness.
    — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
  • In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary.
    — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of coincident
Verb
  • The idea was to reflect girlhood through different periods of American history, showing the changes and similarities in books and their accompanying dolls and historically accurate outfits.
    — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The oversized Route 66 sign accompanying the treat is perfect for a selfie background, and the statue is located next to the Rich & Creamy Ice Cream Shop.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of accompanying
Verb
  • The three-person team then found the corresponding symbols on a paper chart.
    — Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Some of those stock transactions occurred shortly before or after major news related to the corresponding companies.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 1 July 2026
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • Earlier this month, Lachlan Murdoch stunned the industry by agreeing to pay $22 billion for Roku, a leading streaming platform that reaches 100 million viewers worldwide.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • Iranian critics of the MoU claim Tehran was too hasty in agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz without gaining any tangible benefits from the agreement.
    — July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of agreeing
Adjective
  • Without rigorous normalization governance, inconsistencies in how the same underlying reality is represented across feeds produce systematic noise that no model can fully overcome.
    — Lev Yatsemyrskyi, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Beyond just being a nuisance, phorid flies can also be an indicator of more serious underlying issues in your home.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 28 June 2026
Definition of underlying
Verb
  • The pace and rate of change in the workforce is happening at unprecedented levels.
    — Holly Corbett, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Volunteers with the nonprofit are trying to prevent Chicagoans from having to call 911, but the Chicago Fire Department says those calls are happening.
    — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of happening
Verb
  • How to Correctly Dispose of Fire Pit Ash Once the ashes are completely cold, place them in a metal container with a tight-fitting metal lid.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
  • Wearing a well-fitting N95 mask can also help reduce exposure to fine particles from fireworks smoke and debris.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of fitting
Verb
  • As the film tells it, her poses — sometimes casual, sometimes intense, always impressive — caught the eye of fellow climber Ivan Beerkus, and the two soon began collaborating.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 1 July 2026
  • For Endowment content specifically, the approach has evolved from broadly honoring military service to collaborating directly with Veterans in shaping stories and experiences.
    — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of collaborating

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