- plural of coincidence.
coincidences
Example Sentences
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The movie takes on some formulaic thriller trappings in its final act, relying too heavily on strained coincidences.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Wright gave evidence, arguing many of the prosecution's arguments were coincidences.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
That enigmatic response got the team at the brokerage Baird to look for coincidences between Dorsey and Satoshi.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 25, 2025
Most people would accept that in their own lives, accidents and coincidences happen, and some things really are just as they seem.
From Salon ● May 7, 2025
Even people who have less restrictive filters and a good feel for numbers will note an increasingly large number of coincidences, due in large measure to the number and complexity of man-made conventions.
From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos
