corresponded

verb

past tense of correspond
1
as in wrote
to engage in an exchange of written messages old friends who have been corresponding for years

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2
as in coincided
to be in agreement on every point the menu for the wedding banquet corresponds exactly with everyone's special requests

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Recent Examples of corresponded But his reputation was dealt a grievous blow by the Epstein files, which showed that Botstein corresponded closely with the late financier for years, including after Epstein’s conviction for soliciting a minor for prostitution. — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 8 Oct. 2026 One signal indicated a general emergency, while another corresponded to unlawful interference or a hijacking situation. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026 The timing of the payments corresponded with unusual shifts in Netanyahu’s policies. — Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2026 The adventurous footwear look corresponded with her dress, which featured corset-like lace-up detailing along the sides. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 Both cohorts showed evidence of a dose-dependent association, in which higher blood xylitol concentrations corresponded to higher rates of cardiovascular events. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The Samoan prime minister’s office and the former prime minister who corresponded with Kennedy did not respond to requests for comment. — Ali Swenson, Fortune, 27 Aug. 2026 Market reports suggested that drop corresponded with a 3 percent increase of rental prices in June, which was quickly doubled to a 6 percent increase in July, as available units continued to decrease through August. — Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 For destination categories, such as televisions, laptops, and mobile phones, the perception of in-store value during information search and immediate fulfillment corresponded closely with revenue uplift; easier returns mattered much less. — Ayşe Çetinel, Harvard Business Review, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corresponded
  1. wrote
  2. coincided
  3. agreed
  4. conformed
  5. consisted
Verb
  • Maguire and Strayer co-wrote every song on Taking the Long Way along with Maines.
    — Shaad D’Souza, Pitchfork, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Jiang wrote and directed the film and produced it alongside Yinx Zhou and Sol Ye.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrote
Verb
  • Two of the three strongest on record — in 1982-83 and 1997-98 — coincided with above-average precipitation in California and caused considerable damage.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The arrest, which came as public interest in the investigation remained high, coincided with the search of a property nearby in Westminster, police said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of coincided
Verb
  • The Arkansas Development Finance Authority and the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission both agreed to the change.
    — Randy Moll, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Some attorneys questioned the legality of charging 18% interest, and most agreed that the higher rate would have to be disclosed in a contract to be legally enforceable.
    — Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of agreed
Verb
  • As one of the three colorways that conformed with the NBA’s uniform regulations, the sneaker is rendered primarily in white.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
  • That dwarfed the offerings of Morocco, which had no existing stadiums that conformed to tournament specifications and would need to spend upwards of $15 billion to prepare for a World Cup.
    — Kevin Baxter Follow June 7, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
Definition of conformed
Verb
  • For now, an initial version of Denver’s second unit has consisted primarily of Jones, Strawther, DeRozan, Spencer Jones and Bagley.
    — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Until now, Costco’s same-day delivery has consisted largely of teaming up with Instacart for very quick delivery, typically groceries and other essentials.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of consisted

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“Corresponded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corresponded. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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