coincide
Meaning
To coincide means to occur simultaneously or to correspond in nature, character, or position, often implying a significant relationship or alignment between two or more events, ideas, or phenomena, particularly in contexts requiring precise temporal or co
💡 It is important to distinguish between "coincide" and "concur"; while both imply agreement or simultaneous occurrence, "coincide" often emphasizes the alignment of events or ideas in a more spatial or temporal sense, whereas "concur" typically refers to agreement in opinion or judgment.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
I
check
my
schedule
and
adjust
my
route
so
I
arrive
at
the
office
just
before
the
daily
briefing
.
Lately
I
began
to
notice
that
my
arrival
times
often
coincide
with
Sarah's
,
who
works
in
a
different
department
but
prefers
the
same
quiet
coffee
corner
.
Because
of
this
overlap
,
we
have
developed
a
short
ritual
of
exchanging
news
and
practical
tips
before
we
head
into
our
meetings
.
Those
few
minutes
of
conversation
have
offered
an
unexpected
insight
into
her
project
priorities
and
helped
me
anticipate
potential
collaboration
opportunities
.
Although
the
interaction
is
brief
,
it
has
become
a
reliable
part
of
my
routine
and
makes
the
mornings
feel
less
rushed
.
Common Phrases
coincide with
coincide in purpose
coincide in time
Synonyms
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