Coincide

usgb/ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd/
verb

To happen at the same time as something else.

The release of the new phone will coincide with the company's anniversary
Visual representation of "coincide" - To happen at the same time as something else

Often appears as...

  • coincide with
  • coincide in
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Simultaneous Events

Use 'coincide' to emphasize events happening at exactly the same moment.

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The two festivals coincide this year, creating a huge celebration.
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Planned Timing

'Coincide' often implies purposeful arrangement so events align.

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The meeting was scheduled to coincide with the CEO's visit.
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Implicit Surprise

Sometimes 'coincide' suggests an unexpected alignment of events.

Illustration for Implicit Surprise
It's a coincidence that our holidays coincide; we didn't plan it!
Visual representation of the word "Coincide"

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