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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of coincidence
While there is no concrete evidence of the system being rigged, there have been a few too many coincidences.
—
Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Her 2011 quake prediction — or coincidence — made Tatsuki famous not just in Japan but also in other parts of Asia like Thailand and China.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The timing couldn't have been more serendipitous -- except that to call it sheer coincidence would be unfair to Strawther, who once drilled a game-winning 3-pointer from the logo to save Gonzaga from elimination in the Sweet 16.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
In a fortunate coincidence, the doctor was still on the stand and tended to the woman until paramedics arrived.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for coincidence
Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Her 2011 quake prediction — or coincidence — made Tatsuki famous not just in Japan but also in other parts of Asia like Thailand and China.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 19 May 2025
The timing couldn't have been more serendipitous -- except that to call it sheer coincidence would be unfair to Strawther, who once drilled a game-winning 3-pointer from the logo to save Gonzaga from elimination in the Sweet 16.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 16 May 2025
In a fortunate coincidence, the doctor was still on the stand and tended to the woman until paramedics arrived.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for coincidence
Recent Examples of Synonyms for coincidence
occurrence
Noun
-
Yet it’s become a common occurrence now through three playoff rounds for a team — for better or worse — becoming known for its resilience in the face of double-digit deficits.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
26 May 2025
-
Private members' clubs, or members-only clubs, have become an omnipresent occurrence in major cities worldwide.—
Cassell Ferere,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Coincidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/coincidence. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share