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 In what amounts to a truly miserable coincidence, Haliburton was the third NBA player in the postseason to succumb to a wrecked Achilles while wearing the number 0. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 23 June 2025 After Chin’s announcement, Allan Reiver, the late owner of the gallery and the garden, opened it to the public in what was either an act of incredible coincidence or deep cynicism. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 23 June 2025 Though following fellow athletes on social media is definitely not a confirmation that Ramsey is headed for the NFC North, this is quite a coincidence. James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 June 2025 The present rock n' roll theme in Cyrus' latest aesthetic is not a coincidence and that, in part, comes down to the work of her stylist Bradley Kenneth. Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for coincidence
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occurrence
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  • While a common occurrence, those updates put the latest jobs figures into better context.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 June 2025
  • These days, Casa Cody has become a go-to venue for all sorts of celebrations, with buyouts of the entire property a common occurrence.
    Leslie Kelly, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

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“Coincidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincidence. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.

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