COHERE Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

Q: How does the verb 'cohere' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of cohere are adhere , cleave , cling , and stick . While all these words mean "to become closely attached," cohere suggests a sticking together of parts so that they form a unified mass. // eggs will make the mixture cohere

Q: When can 'adhere' be used instead of 'cohere'?

While in some cases nearly identical to cohere , adhere is often interchangeable with stick but sometimes implies a growing together. // antibodies adhering to a virus

Q: In what contexts can 'cleave' take the place of 'cohere'?

The meanings of cleave and cohere largely overlap; however, cleave stresses strength of attachment. // the wet shirt cleaved to his back

Q: When would 'cling' be a good substitute for 'cohere'?

The words cling and cohere can be used in similar contexts, but cling implies attachment by hanging on with arms or tendrils. // clinging to a capsized boat

Q: When is it sensible to use 'stick' instead of 'cohere'?

In some situations, the words stick and cohere are roughly equivalent. However, stick implies attachment by affixing or by being glued together. // couldn't get the label to stick

cohere

verb

kō-ˈhir

Definition of cohere

as in to coincide

to be in agreement on every point the account in his journal coheres with the official report of the battle

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as in to cooperate

to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members beset by personal animosities, the people of the neighborhood could not cohere into an effective civic association

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How does the verb cohere contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of cohere are adhere, cleave, cling, and stick. While all these words mean "to become closely attached," cohere suggests a sticking together of parts so that they form a unified mass.

eggs will make the mixture cohere

When can adhere be used instead of cohere?

While in some cases nearly identical to cohere, adhere is often interchangeable with stick but sometimes implies a growing together.

antibodies adhering to a virus

In what contexts can cleave take the place of cohere?

The meanings of cleave and cohere largely overlap; however, cleave stresses strength of attachment.

the wet shirt cleaved to his back

When would cling be a good substitute for cohere?

The words cling and cohere can be used in similar contexts, but cling implies attachment by hanging on with arms or tendrils.

clinging to a capsized boat

When is it sensible to use stick instead of cohere?

In some situations, the words stick and cohere are roughly equivalent. However, stick implies attachment by affixing or by being glued together.

couldn't get the label to stick

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Recent Examples of cohere Parmigiano was a sign that not only the culture but the idea of the country itself was beginning to cohere into a tangible political reality. — Literary Hub, 11 June 2026 During the controversy that followed, his disdain for women began cohering into a political identity. — Heidi Blake, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Maslany is the dynamic center of a story that twists in unexpected directions, giving Paula enough intelligence, warmth, and edginess to make her character cohere. — Judy Berman, Time, 20 May 2026 Pau’s early work cohered around a nonnarrative approach to themes of alienation and isolation, rendered through obscure and richly textured visuals. — Pauline J. Yao, Artforum, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cohere

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cohere

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This boom coincides with the rise of travel influencers and reviewers, whose detailed video content attracts millions of views and shapes consumer decisions.

— Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
The group found no reduction in violent crime attributable to the Guard deployment, though its presence coincided with a decline in property crime.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of coincide

Verb

The system demanded piles of paper to ensure the never-ending influx of goods contained numbers that corresponded correctly, that actually checked out.

— Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
At the center of the bipartisan legislation is NIL, short for name, image and likeness, which corresponds to a student athlete’s ability to use their personal brand to make money.

— Ken Makin, Christian Science Monitor, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of correspond

Verb

The country’s writers and directors unions, top screen bodies and several film festivals have united to form a coalition of 50 organizations urging Mark Carney‘s Liberal Party government to stand firm on streaming contributions.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
The sitting governor campaigned with Crowley in the final sprint to the primary as the party scrambled to unite around an alternative to Hong.

— Oren Oppenheim, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of unite

Verb

Joby has flown its first FAA-conforming aircraft and entered the final stage of type certification.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2026
The key to it is to give these kids an opportunity in the summer to be with their peers and not have to conform to always having to do hard things.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of conform

Verb

The pair would continue to collaborate over the years, with Orbit assisting on Madonna’s Music and MDNA.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026
However, working with the Sterling Point cast allowed the actor to collaborate with a host of other young people also newer to the industry.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of collaborate

Verb

Many agree that the surge in data centers, not Illinois clean energy law, is the primary cause of skyrocketing power prices across power grid operator PJM’s 13-state footprint.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
The Carolina Panthers and tight end Darren Waller have agreed to a one-year free-agent deal, a league source confirmed to The Athletic on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak about a player’s contract.

— Joseph Person, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of agree

Verb

The perfect size for a daypack, this backpack is large enough to fit a decent amount, such as a book, large headphones, a sweater, snacks and a water bottle, alongside your basic essentials like your wallet, phone and keys.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
The rubber surface can be sized to fit your paddle accordingly.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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