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
Black officers constitute less than 9% of the force, coinciding with a decline in the city’s Black population. — Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026 Another standalone film, the Ryan Gosling-starring Starfighter, is due out in May 2027, coinciding with the 50th anniversary of A New Hope. — Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2026 Shares of the coffee chain are still up about 11% this year, but have fallen 14% since late August, coinciding with a broader sell-off in consumer stocks as higher gas prices raise concerns about household spending. — Alexa Lomonaco, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 The city of London is back in action, its famous gray clouds have returned to the city’s skyline for fall coinciding with the London Design Festival and London Fashion Week this month and Frieze Week in October. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Ukraine launched over 1,000 drones at Russia in its largest drone attack of the war, coinciding with the final day of the Russian Duma elections. — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 20 Sep. 2026 The arena is anticipated to open in 2030, coinciding with the WNBA's inaugural season in Philadelphia. — Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 The bigger concern will be later this year, as California's highest king tides take place from November to January, coinciding with Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day this year. — Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 6 Sep. 2026 Their choices are coinciding with employers’ own preferences for such arrangements as well. — Noah Yosif, Fortune, 24 Aug. 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 footage was captured on July 24, according to an ESA statement accompanying the image, just two weeks after SMILE's ultraviolet imager was switched on, offering an exciting first taste of the science to come.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Kelly Saco and Jeremy Tache won’t be accompanying the team from FanDuel to WPLG.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of accompanying
Verb
  • Gone are the four nations, corresponding to the elements, who coexisted in harmony that was disrupted and then, episode by episode, restored.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The team broke down Mario’s possible path through a level into individual sections, each corresponding to a calculation instruction of the counting machine.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of corresponding
Verb
  • Each worker signed a document seen by The Associated Press agreeing not to disparage Caddell and not to disclose the individual payments.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • That courtship continued over the next year, with Spielberg finally agreeing to this new hands-on role after reading Fuchs’ latest script.
    — Justin Kroll, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of agreeing
Adjective
  • Yun also emphasized underlying factors that might keep mortgage rates elevated for homebuyers over a longer period of time.
    — Zach Halaschak, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026
  • There’s a place for topical solutions and other hair loss treatments (including minoxidil), but blood tests are the first step to uncovering the underlying cause of shedding.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of underlying
Verb
  • My intention for this film actually also is to be a reflection of what’s happening in Palestine.
    — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026
  • There's a long history of events like this happening in fraternities.
    — Richard Hall, Time, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of happening
Verb
  • The texture was smooth, and the flavor fitting for anyone with a major sweet tooth.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Drescher arrived in a form-fitting knit Brunello Cucinelli dress, YSL hanging earrings, and Jimmy Choo heels with matching pearls.
    — Brianna J. Heath, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of fitting
Verb
  • Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, according to a report from Bloomberg.
    — Emma Roth, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The documentary recounts the history of the original group while heeding its call to action by collaborating with next-gen artists to carry the tradition forward.
    — Laura Zornosa, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of collaborating

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“Coinciding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coinciding. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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