COINCIDENCES Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

coincidence

noun

kō-ˈin(t)-sə-dən(t)s

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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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

asynchrony

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of coincidence The parallel isn’t a coincidence, according to Jones. —

Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026 Probably not a coincidence that Jerry signed Williams first when there were bigger fish to fry. —

Kevin Sherrington feb. 21, Dallas Morning News, 21 Feb. 2026 What started with a desperate call to the town undertaker evolved into teens spending hours dialing 867-5309 and asking for Jenny, in accordance with the popular '80s song--an unfortunate coincidence for anyone who had the number. —

Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026 Estrada Cervantes, the law professor, agreed that the timing of Mexico’s public release of figures is no coincidence. —

Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for coincidence

Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincidence

occurrence

Noun

Although not a common occurrence, many hundreds of mud volcanoes occur on land, including in the United States, said Manga, who studies them.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
This is the glory of the next total lunar eclipse, and that colorful display is one reason why this occurrence one of the best astronomical events to see with the naked eye.

— Dean Regas, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Feb. 2026