Coincide
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Simultaneous Events
Use 'coincide' to emphasize events happening at exactly the same moment. The two festivals coincide this year, creating a huge celebration.
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Planned Timing
'Coincide' often implies purposeful arrangement so events align. 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. It's a coincidence that our holidays coincide; we didn't plan it!