correspond
verb
cor·re·spond
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd 
ˌkär-
corresponded; corresponding; corresponds
1
a
: to be in conformity or agreement
… the ideal failed once again to correspond with the reality …—
James R. Sutherland
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b
: to compare closely : match
—usually used with to or with
The number of ballots cast should correspond to the number of people present.
c
: to be equivalent or parallel
In some countries, the role of president corresponds to that of prime minister.
2
: to communicate with a person by exchange of letters
Examples of correspond in a Sentence
In some countries, the role of president corresponds to that of prime minister.
the joints on a horse that correspond to the human knees
Each number corresponds to a location on the map.
We'll revise the schedule to correspond with the school calendar.
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.
—USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
However, the corresponding pressures to increase climate-friendly fuels will drive green energy development.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Along with listing fake advertiser names, Patriot Democracy ad disclaimers show addresses that often correspond to WeWork co-working spaces or UPS stores.
—Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2024
The gains on the top line correspond with surging viewership, with Nielsen tracking recent high points in YouTube’s overall viewing via TV screens.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
However, the corresponding pressures to increase climate-friendly fuels will drive green energy development.
—Ken Silverstein, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Along with listing fake advertiser names, Patriot Democracy ad disclaimers show addresses that often correspond to WeWork co-working spaces or UPS stores.
—Craig Silverman, ProPublica, 31 Oct. 2024
The gains on the top line correspond with surging viewership, with Nielsen tracking recent high points in YouTube’s overall viewing via TV screens.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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correspond
verb
cor·re·spond
ˌkȯr-ə-ˈspänd
ˌkär-
1
: to be alike
2
: to be equivalent (as in meaning, position, purpose, or structure) : match
3
: to communicate by means of letters
correspondingly
adverb
-ˈspän-diŋ-lē
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