Synonyms for

Coincides

Verb / ˌkəʊɪˈnsaɪdz / Another word for coincides — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To occur at the same time or to correspond exactly.

Synonyms & similar words

cooccur concur coincide agree correspond match harmonize concur fit parallel jibe coexist align commensurate conform equal juxtapose meet relate symmetrize touch unify blend

Synonyms by register

Formal

corresponds matches aligns concurs

Informal

happens at the same time goes along with lines up

Literary

conflates intertwines

Antonyms

differs diverges disagrees conflicts clashes varies

Common collocations

  • coincides with
  • coincides exactly
  • coincides perfectly
  • coincides with the
  • coincides with a
  • coincides with our
  • coincides with the date

Word family

noun coincidence
adjective coincidental

Usage note

Often used to indicate that two events or circumstances happen at the same time or are in agreement. Be careful not to confuse with 'coincident', which is an adjective.

Example sentences

  1. The time when the sun sets coincides with the time when the stars come out.
  2. The arrival of the train coincided with my departure.
  3. My birthday coincides with the first day of spring.
  4. The end of the school year coincides with the start of summer.
  5. The meeting coincided with the presentation of the financial report.

Quotes

  • Coincidence is the word we use when we can't see the levers and pulleys.
  • Coincidence is God's way of remaining anonymous.
  • Coincidences are spiritual puns.

Try these popular words

the and that for you with was this are have not from

Practice

Play the Word Synonyms game · Choose level (start near 1)

Worksheets

Grade 4 · Grade 5 · Grade 6

Topics

Guides

Explore more words