as in occurrence
the occurrence or existence of several things at once
the coincidence of the last note of the violin with the sound of the bell
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Recent Examples of coincidence
This uncanny coincidence — that the Earth’s radiation lines up with the energies of carbon dioxide’s mixed vibrational/rotational quantum state — is how this tiny trace of molecules, mere flecks in the air, completely dominates our climate.
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Now Sam steps in as Easy’s manager, jeopardizing the deal even before it’s signed (in a weird coincidence, Sam had hit it off a few nights earlier with Lucy, the same young woman Mickey brought to his brother’s show, played by Kate Mara).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
However, the timing of Tuesday's outing is no coincidence.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Witnessing two eclipses in a single day is a rare celestial coincidence, a reminder that the universe still has a few breathtaking surprises up its sleeve.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Now Sam steps in as Easy’s manager, jeopardizing the deal even before it’s signed (in a weird coincidence, Sam had hit it off a few nights earlier with Lucy, the same young woman Mickey brought to his brother’s show, played by Kate Mara).
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 13 Sep. 2025
However, the timing of Tuesday's outing is no coincidence.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Witnessing two eclipses in a single day is a rare celestial coincidence, a reminder that the universe still has a few breathtaking surprises up its sleeve.
—Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincidence
occurrence
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At the time, an activist who witnessed Ballal’s assault told CNN that such attacks are a regular occurrence.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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O'Brien, 34, doesn't often attend Fashion Week, so the moment was a rare occurrence for the former Teen Wolf star, who last appeared at AMI's fashion show in Paris in 2023.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Coincidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincidence. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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