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
By coincidence, most of them met through the Headwaters Chapter 642 of Minnesota Trout Unlimited, which is ironic, perhaps, considering pike are voracious predators of trout, Young says.
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Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
And the revival of the shearling coat is no coincidence.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
The fact that the South Pacific slave trade arose just as the United States became embroiled in a conflict over slavery is no coincidence.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Sean Casey, who parlayed his 11-year playing career into three All-Star appearances, a successful career in media, and more recently a job as the New York Yankees' hitting coach, doesn't believe this is a coincidence.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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Brad Dokken, Twin Cities, 7 Dec. 2024
And the revival of the shearling coat is no coincidence.
—Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 5 Dec. 2024
The fact that the South Pacific slave trade arose just as the United States became embroiled in a conflict over slavery is no coincidence.
—Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Dec. 2024
Sean Casey, who parlayed his 11-year playing career into three All-Star appearances, a successful career in media, and more recently a job as the New York Yankees' hitting coach, doesn't believe this is a coincidence.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Coincidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincidence. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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