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as in to reconcile
to bring to a state free of conflicts, inconsistencies, or differences
coordinating the plans for the surprise party
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as in to blend
to form a pleasing relationship
a very meticulous wedding planner, who makes sure that every aspect of the reception—table settings, food, flowers, music, attire—coordinates right down to the last detail
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as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
the Nobel Memorial Award for Economic Science is universally regarded as the coordinate of the original Nobel Prizes for peace, literature, medicine, physics, and chemistry
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as in corresponding
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Recent Examples of coordinate
May-Britt Moser, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2016
The initial rollout of coronavirus vaccines in the US has been slow and messy, as states have tried coordinate plans for appointments with little federal guidance.
—Kim Lyons, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2021
Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The event is coordinated by 500 Festival, a not-for-profit organization that produces more than 50 events and programs while celebrating the Indianapolis 500.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The patient experience office coordinates each stage of the process, from admission to discharge, ensuring that the family is involved and emotional and practical support is continuous.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Verb
The hexagons, which covered the entire enclosure, appeared to form the individual units of a grid—similar to the squares formed by the coordinate lines on a road map.
—May-Britt Moser, Scientific American, 1 Jan. 2016
The initial rollout of coronavirus vaccines in the US has been slow and messy, as states have tried coordinate plans for appointments with little federal guidance.
—Kim Lyons, The Verge, 25 Jan. 2021
Noun
The trio, introduced by Rita Wilson, took the stage wearing coordinating brown outfits adorned with turquoise accents.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
The event is coordinated by 500 Festival, a not-for-profit organization that produces more than 50 events and programs while celebrating the Indianapolis 500.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025
Adjective
The splash of orange across the chest coordinates with the orange trim around the shorts’ pockets.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
The patient experience office coordinates each stage of the process, from admission to discharge, ensuring that the family is involved and emotional and practical support is continuous.
—Nuri Kino, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinate
Verb
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Mother and daughter reconciled in the Season 3 finale, when Natalie gave birth to her son, Billy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
28 June 2025
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After finding an old video where her late mother tells her and Bart to always depend on one another, the estranged siblings reconcile and save their father.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Pro-government preachers across the country have suddenly begun blending iconic, pre-revolutionary patriotic songs into Shiite religious rituals—a mix of nationalism and Islamism that the regime historically avoided but now appears eager to embrace.—
MOHAMMAD AYATOLLAHI TABAAR,
Foreign Affairs,
8 July 2025
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These houses buy grapes from many different farmers and then blend them together to produce a wine that tastes the same year after year.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Compared to the corresponding week last year, however, the number of new unemployment claims has fallen only 3.5 percent.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Here are the first letters of each corresponding word: 1.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
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That corresponded to images shot Sunday by Maxar Technologies similarly showing the ongoing work.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 July 2025
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Instead, subscribers answer questions online, correspond with medical professionals virtually and get the prescribed drugs in visually pleasing packages delivered discreetly to their homes.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
Noun
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All of this determines why Le Bernardin is expensive, but not as much as many others in New York, and considerably less than Parisian counterparts.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Certain types of roofing materials are designed to reflect more sunlight than their counterparts, leading to cooler interiors.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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About 70% of AHCCCS funding comes from the federal government, which provides matching funds to AHCCCS at various levels.—
Stephanie Innes,
AZCentral.com,
6 July 2025
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The Airy Gauze Beach Short is a summer wardrobe staple when paired with its matching Airy Gauzy Button-up Shirt, both on sale for $14 and $41, respectively.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Press freedom correlates with less corruption in many countries.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
14 July 2025
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What matters is starting early with practical moments: discussing grocery prices with children or opening their first savings account, which research shows correlates with college attendance.—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Dinos aren’t really a date night movie with 7% on a date, and those with a spouse/partner at 21%.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
5 July 2025
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While the state of falling in love or lust is often predicated on those feelings being reciprocated by a partner, limerence is specifically based on uncertainty about the object of your affections (a.k.a.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
5 July 2025
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“Coordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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