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also flukey
1
as in lucky
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a fluky coincidence that kept me safely at home when the blizzard hit
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2
as in accidental
happening by chance
the fluky selection of consecutive numbers on consecutive days of the lottery
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Recent Examples of fluky
Of course, the flukey game-winner bounced off of him before taking a strange carom off the endboards, but that's hardly his fault.
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Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Philadelphia responded behind Bump and Sanheim, but Letang's fluky score late in the second was the difference.
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ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
McDavid’s only goal was a somewhat fluky power-play tally that glanced off defenseman Pavel Mintyukov’s stick.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
And there was nothing fluky about it.
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Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fluky
Matt Reigle Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
Philadelphia responded behind Bump and Sanheim, but Letang's fluky score late in the second was the difference.
—
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
McDavid’s only goal was a somewhat fluky power-play tally that glanced off defenseman Pavel Mintyukov’s stick.
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Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
And there was nothing fluky about it.
—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fluky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluky
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But a director hired to helm a pilot, as James Burrows, who died Friday at 85, was again and again — almost as a lucky charm — helps set the tone for the series.
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Every independent filmmaker should be so lucky.
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Always turn off the electricity and water supply line and remove nearby light fixtures when dealing with bursting ceiling pipes to avoid accidental electrocution.
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In fact, the two met via an accidental Instagram follow.
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Sandy is happy with the decision as well.
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The open-air happy-hour atmosphere is laid-back, family-friendly, community-oriented, and tropical while still delivering on quality music.
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The exercise also included unexpected financial setbacks.
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The settlement that ended Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's blockbuster legal war began with an unexpected Friday night phone call.
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Trains were slowly filling up with fans, many of whom skipped work, adjusted their schedules or were fortunate to have the day off.
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Most industries are not fortunate enough to enjoy that arrangement.
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“Fluky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluky. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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