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coincides

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪdz// UK //kˌəʊɪnsˈaɪdz// co·in·cides

v. to happen at the same time as something else. It can also mean that two things or ideas are exactly the same.

v. to occur at the same time or occupy the same space; to correspond exactly in nature, character, or function. Intransitive — requires a prepositional phrase to link to another event or idea.


SIMPLE

The festival coincides with the local holiday.

CONTEXTUAL

The publication of the report coincides with the start of the international climate summit to maximize its impact.

COMPLEX

While the interests of the two companies occasionally coincides, their long-term strategic goals remain fundamentally different due to competing market pressures.

Synonyms
Usage

Intransitive verb — typically paired with the preposition 'with'.

Pitfall

The event coincides the holidayThe event coincides with the holidayCoincide is intransitive and requires the preposition 'with' before the object.

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