COINCIDENTAL Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

coincidental

adjective

(ˌ)kō-ˌin(t)-sə-ˈden-tᵊl

Definition of coincidental

as in coincident

existing or occurring at the same period of time the nearly coincidental deaths of Princess Diana and Mother Teresa

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present at the same time and place claims a connection between the proliferation of fast-food restaurants and the coincidental surge in the rate of obesity

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Recent Examples of coincidental Stone also reported less hair shedding during her trial but cautioned the change could be coincidental, noting that research does not provide sufficient evidence that vitamin supplementation fuels hair growth. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Predatory calls and letters that begin just weeks after filing probate paperwork are not coincidental. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026 When Krause said the four town halls being in the midst of a contentious election season was coincidental, Simmons denied having planned any political activity for the town halls. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026 Brittany Bell jokes that doctorate dissertation is 'coincidental' Bell, who also has a bachelor's degree from Arizona State University and a master's degree from Pepperdine University, spoke about her doctoral dissertation in the February 2025 interview. — Melina Khan, USA Today, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for coincidental

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Adjective

Accelerating human evolution coincident with the development of agriculture increased redheadedness and decreased male-pattern baldness.

— Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026
In a separate announcement, but with coincident timing, WestJet also announced a stopover plan in Calgary.

— Don Tse, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Definition of coincident

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But in 2011, the designer was arrested for antisemitic and racist incidents, which is sparking a backlash to his selection as the subject of the Met's exhibit and its accompanying gala.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
The track, and its accompanying music video, references definitive symbols and figures from Puerto Rico’s pro-independence movement, from activist Eugenio María de Hostos to the light blue flag.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

Definition of accompanying

Adjective

Those and lesser sentences on his other counts will run concurrent with one another, for a total 15-year prison sentence, the judge said.

— Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 30 July 2026
Ramirez’s temporary leave of absence and concurrent explanation take place on the heels of other more obfuscated medical leaves that have unfolded this summer.

— Eleanor Jacobs, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Definition of concurrent

Adjective

The Very Online meanness, and attendant allegations of sexism and élitism, carries echoes of the rift between the Clintonites and the Bernie Bros; El-Sayed has talked openly of using a victory to shape the 2028 Presidential field.

— Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Although the prohibition started as a safety measure, subsequent defenses of the law have included protecting accessibility, independent gas stations and attendant jobs.

— Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of attendant

Adjective

Satellites operating in sun-synchronous orbit receive steady solar energy, providing a consistent power source without depending on Earth’s electrical grid.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Aug. 2026
The three-stage rocket is designed to deliver a payload of up to 1,300 kg to a Sun-synchronous orbit.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026

Definition of synchronous

Adjective

Surgery eligibility is primarily driven by BMI; however, there is a movement to consider waist circumference because of the associated risks, according to Serlie.

— Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Augsburg’s French centre-back Chrislain Matsima was Palace’s main target, but negotiations have stalled over the transfer fee and associated costs.

— Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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