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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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2
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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Prior to Halloween, federal agents coordinated undercover firearm purchases from him and referred the matter for federal prosecution.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Officials have recommended people stay vigilant and have an emergency plan in case of a snake bite, including knowing their location, trail names and GPS coordinates.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Dave Linkletter, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
Cedarburg City Administrator Mikko Hilvo said his Ozaukee County community has been hearing from citizens about the city's coordinate address system, too.
—Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2022
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Verb
Upon arrival, you’ll be welcomed by a retreat host who will offer a tour of the property, assist with meal service, and coordinate any daily activities via text and in person.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
Prior to Halloween, federal agents coordinated undercover firearm purchases from him and referred the matter for federal prosecution.
—Andrew S. Boutros, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026
Noun
RapidSOS provided Manchester Dispatch with high-accuracy GPS coordinates that put rescuers within feet of the victim in subzero conditions, enabling a grueling multi-agency carry-down operation that saved the hiker’s life.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Officials have recommended people stay vigilant and have an emergency plan in case of a snake bite, including knowing their location, trail names and GPS coordinates.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
The x-axis and y-axis show the two dimensions of a coordinate plane.
—Dave Linkletter, Popular Mechanics, 22 July 2022
Cedarburg City Administrator Mikko Hilvo said his Ozaukee County community has been hearing from citizens about the city's coordinate address system, too.
—Chris Foran, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 8 Mar. 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coordinate
Verb
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But Serkis’ sweetly queasy film can’t reconcile with the brutality of Orwell’s original writing.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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Critics haven’t been able to reconcile the film’s disparate goals.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This new iteration was partly handled by Room40 label boss Lawrence English, who reconstructed the original master tapes and blended them with recent performances by Lockwood and Vanessa Tomlinson, who plays the gong.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Personal Blender includes two Tritan Renew blending cups and the ultra-durable Rapid Extractor Blade to make delicious smoothies and more.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There is no equivalent on Chinese sets, where directors have been known to demonstrate the blocking themselves.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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At an annual income of $31,200, the general annual equivalent of a $15 per hour salary, in Roanoke, the cost of living is 47% lower than in Arlington, according to a Forbes cost of living calculator.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In corresponding moves, left-hander Charlie Barnes and right-hander Yacksel Ríos were called up from Triple-A Iowa and right-hander Vince Velasquez, who threw 2 1/3 scoreless innings in Saturday’s loss, was designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot for Ríos.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Channel 7’s Ari Alexander was first to report news of Anderson’s promotion, and MassLive’s Chris Cotillo and Christopher Smith were first on the corresponding moves.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The city will be divided into five collection areas corresponding to residents’ garbage day.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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When aftershock data is available, the corresponding maps and charts include earthquakes within 100 miles and seven days of the initial quake.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Given the importance of preserving relations with the FCC, which has a say over a range of local station matters and must approve any mergers involving the transfer of broadcast licenses, LeGeyt has deliberately avoided a direct clash with his Washington counterpart.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Altman’s rivalry with Musk is one among several in Silicon Valley; the OpenAI boss famously refused to hold hands with his Anthropic counterpart at a recent AI event in India.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To watch her horse Fabricate race at the 2018 Royal Ascot, the Queen opted for a yellow floral dress and a matching bright coat and hat with a blue flower adorning it.—
Andrea Wurzburger,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Mon Coeur collection and more matching moments below!—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The increase in secondhand clothing transactions correlates with a slump in the fortunes of department stores, which often cater to a more middle-income consumer.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
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These stressors seem to be more closely correlated with rising depression and suicide concerns than social media use.—
Jennifer Huddleston,
Oc Register,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Coordinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coordinate. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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