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Definitions

by coincidence

ADVERB
by chance
Synonyms
WEAK
accidentally as luck would have it by a fluke by mistake for some reason fortuitously out of the clear blue sky unexpectedly unintentionally unwittingly
ADVERB
unexpectedly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accidentally
STRONG
circumstantially
WEAK
fortuitously
Antonyms
WEAK
advisedly deliberately intentionally normally obviously predictably regularly

Example Sentences

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Every four years Norway's parliament, the Storting, holds a vote on replacing the monarchy, which by coincidence comes up again on Tuesday, just as the trial at Oslo district court is getting under way.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

And by coincidence, the Hurricanes will be playing for the championship at home at Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

Purely by coincidence, 1990 is when “Boots” begins.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2025

And then, by coincidence, all these references to Hawaii were popping up in my comedy unintentionally as I was preparing for the special.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2024

The thing was sleek and simple in design and far too specific to occur by coincidence in two people’s dreams, no matter that they lay side by side, touching.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor