coincide
Americanverb (used without object)
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to occupy the same place in space, the same point or period in time, or the same relative position.
The centers of concentric circles coincide. Our vacations coincided this year.
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to correspond exactly, as in nature, character, etc..
His vocation coincides with his avocation.
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to agree or concur, as in thought or opinion.
Their opinions always coincide.
- Antonyms:
- contradict, differ
verb
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to occur or exist simultaneously
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to be identical in nature, character, etc
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to agree
Other Word Forms
- uncoincided adjective
- uncoinciding adjective
Etymology
Origin of coincide
First recorded in 1635–45; from Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- co- + incidere “to fall upon, befall” ( incident )
Example Sentences
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His actions have coincided with his annoyance at not being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to seek peace in the world.
From Los Angeles Times
Marking the third full Moon of 2026, this display will be a double spectacle for lucky sky watchers in parts of the Americas, Asia, and Australia as it coincides with a rare total lunar eclipse.
From BBC
Some said the move coincided with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, though others cited stability.
The shirts’ release Thursday coincided with the announcement that the first phase of the Metro D Line subway extension will open May 8, with three new stations connecting downtown Los Angeles to Beverly Hills.
From Los Angeles Times
Flutter said that its investment phasing was misaligned with sports results in the quarter and that lower spending levels coincided with periods of bookmaker-friendly results.
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