COINCIDENTLY Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

coincidently

adverb

Definition of coincidently

as in concurrently

at one and the same time the outdoor concert is timed so that its rousing finale occurs coincidently with the setting of the summer sun

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Recent Examples of coincidently Baltimore had coincidently fallen 17 points below its scoring average, and the Ravens fell to 1-3 for the first time since 2015 — a campaign that ended with a 5-11 record. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025 In Oshkosh, Franki runs a foundation that fights teen suicide and, coincidently, the office space sits in an old George Webb location. — Jack Albright, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025

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Bates was sentenced to three consecutive life terms on charges of possessing the images, plus 40 years to be served concurrently on a charge of online solicitation of a minor, according to the statement.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2026
The judge imposed a five-year driver's license suspension on both charges, to run concurrently.

— Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of concurrently

Adverb

Only transfers completed while both teams were simultaneously in the Premier League are included, with loans also counted.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Water-Jet Guided Laser technology overcomes this challenge by channeling a laser inside a microscopic jet of water to precisely cut the material while simultaneously cooling the surface and clearing away debris.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of simultaneously

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The earrings were made in memory of Renton’s daughter, Issy Phipps, who took her own life on April 29, 2023—coincidentally, William and Kate’s wedding anniversary.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 11 Sep. 2026
Former employees said Monday was coincidentally the day their layoffs from the hospital became official after months of furlough.

— Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026

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