coincide

/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/verb

To happen at the same time as something else.

Example sentences

“Her birthday happens to coincide with the national holiday.”
“The sale is timed to coincide with the new school year.”
“Our vacation coincided with a week of heavy rain.”

The usual pattern is 'coincide with'. Opinions can also coincide, meaning they agree; the noun 'coincidence' describes a surprising chance event.

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Related words

collaborateTo work jointly with other people toward a shared aim.coinageThe coins of a country considered as a group; money in coin form.colleagueA person you work with, especially in the same profession or organization.coinA small flat piece of money, usually a metal disc, though sometimes many-sided or with a hole through the centre.colleagueshipThe condition or relationship of being colleagues.coherentForming a connected, logical whole; holding together clearly.