verb

coincide

koh-in-SYDE/ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd/

To match exactly in position, time, or character.

The two people's arrivals coincide as they reach the meeting table together.

Two people independently reach a small meeting table at the very same instant, their watches held visibly at identical unnumbered analog-hand positions; one small chair on each side.

Etymology

coLatintogether

+inLatinupon

+cideLatinto fall

The literal image is “to fall upon together.” This became a way to describe things matching in nature or position, and then events occurring at the same time.

In context

Storytime Haven33:13

the details of each individual swindle coincide exactly with the facts as ascertained by the police

A Prince of Swindlers 👑💰 | A Tale of Deceit and Adventure by Guy Boothby

More examples

The two outlines coincide when you place one over the other.
Her account of the accident coincides with mine.
Our vacation coincided with the town's annual festival.

Forms

coincide · coincides · coincided · coinciding

coincident adjective — Occurring together or matching exactly in position.

Similar words

match: Match emphasizes agreement in qualities rather than shared timing.
overlap: Overlap allows partial sharing of time or space.
concur: Concur often means agreeing in opinion or judgment.