coincide
verb
co·in·cide
ˌkō-ən-ˈsīd
ˈkō-ən-ˌsīd
coincided; coinciding
1
a
: to occupy the same place in space or time
The base of the triangle coincides with one side of the square.
The heroic age of bridge construction coincided with the expansion of the railroads …—Mario Salvadori
b
: to occupy exactly corresponding or equivalent positions on a scale or in a series
100° Celsius coincides with 212° Fahrenheit.
2
: to correspond in nature, character, or function
"… our sentiments coincided in every particular …"—Jane Austen
3
: to be in accord or agreement : concur
I coincided with their views on most subjects.
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“Coincide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coincide. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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