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
Stephen Hornsby, a professor of geography and Canadian studies at the University of Maine, says the choice of the 49th parallel in particular was no coincidence.
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 May 2025
The cultural touchpoints of the last great recession seem to be coming back…and could that possibly be a coincidence?
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 May 2025
Not every dark season is a coincidence; some circumstances are orchestrated.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 May 2025
The Asian and African contingents made the biggest leaps since the 2013 conclave that elected Francis, no coincidence considering his outreach to those continents.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Rachel Treisman, NPR, 9 May 2025
The cultural touchpoints of the last great recession seem to be coming back…and could that possibly be a coincidence?
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 7 May 2025
Not every dark season is a coincidence; some circumstances are orchestrated.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 7 May 2025
The Asian and African contingents made the biggest leaps since the 2013 conclave that elected Francis, no coincidence considering his outreach to those continents.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincidence
occurrence
Noun
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But some families can boast more than one success story, which is a particularly special occurrence for parents with multiple renowned offspring.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Here’s what to know about the unique solar occurrence happening this month.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 May 2025
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“Coincidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincidence. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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