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coincidentally Synonyms
Another word for coincidentally
Choosing another word for coincidentally depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adverb (Context 1)
In a way that results from a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection; by chance.
Usage Example
"by chance, we booked seats on the exact same flight to Chicago without knowing each other's travel plans."
Strongest
by chance
Strong
fortuitously
accidentally
by accident
serendipitously
Weak
chancily
• adverb (Context 2)
At the exact same time; simultaneously.
Usage Example
"The two major software updates were released simultaneously, causing a temporary surge in network traffic."
Strongest
simultaneously
at the same time
concurrently
Strong
synchronously
concomitantly
Opposites of coincidentally
The opposite of coincidentally shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
intentionally
deliberately
on purpose
purposely
sequentially
by design
consecutively
asynchronously
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Coincidentally. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/coincidentally