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as in accidental
happening by chance
an incidental meeting of two ships in the middle of the Atlantic
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2
as in minor
lacking importance
we still have to work out a few incidental details, but the proposal is largely complete
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as in nonessential
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Recent Examples of incidental
Ryley Amond, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Student card funds Colleges utilize different programs for paying for meal plans and incidentals purchased on campus.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
But the script has little interest in exploring any potential for incidental humor.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Select one qualifying airline to receive up to $200 back per year on baggage fees and other incidentals.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2025
Student card funds Colleges utilize different programs for paying for meal plans and incidentals purchased on campus.
—Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 31 Aug. 2025
Noun
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.
—Vogue, 13 Oct. 2025
But the script has little interest in exploring any potential for incidental humor.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incidental
Adjective
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Beau pointed out that Bash disabled them, and any footage could be altered to appear accidental.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Oct. 2025
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The accidental explosive play The Chiefs’ longest offensive snap of the night?—
Sam McDowell
Updated October 27,
Kansas City Star,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many of them see it as a serious sign of lack of compatibility, rather than a minor difference in opinion.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Given the gale force NE'rly winds some minor soundside coastal flooding (up to 1-2 ft) may also occur starting with the Tue afternoon high tide cycle as well.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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Anything deemed nonessential would be put on hold, so Americans could experience delays with certain services and hundreds of thousands of federal workers will go without pay.—
Caitlyn Kim,
NPR,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Add the ginger during the last minute of cooking, then transfer the mixture to a small bowl and set aside.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Oct. 2025
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Martin knocked on the hunter’s small tent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Finding a filler phrase for a rival isn’t new for Lewis.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Oct. 2025
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Add the new oil Place the funnel into the oil filler and pour in the new oil.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Inside, two picnic tables were stacked on top of each other, leaving little room to climb.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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During last week's episode, viewers saw Dylan dance with his little sister, Olivia, for Dedication Night on.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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Construction and engineering services firm Geotech Holdings – which has seven subsidiaries, each sanctioned by the US government – has headquarters in Kwai Chung, home to the city’s container port.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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The commission officially recommended that a construction permit be issued to TerraPower subsidiary USO for the facility in Lincoln County.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As her new album opens, Brandi Carlile is having a slight argument with herself.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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The whisky is lovely despite its age (remember, sometimes older whiskies are not actually that good), with notes of caramel, licorice, mango, apple, berry, cinnamon, and a slight wisp of smoke on the palate.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Incidental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incidental. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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