1
as in casualty
a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury
was involved in a minor accident on her way home from work
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2
as in luck
the uncertain course of events
you shouldn't leave it to accident to decide where you'll be lodging in the course of your trip across the country
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Recent Examples of accident
After the death of Karen, Grammer’s two half-brothers, Stephen and Billy, died in a scuba diving accident in the Virgin Islands.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Mark Consuelos shaved off skin into meal during cooking accident
Kelly Ripa 'so enraged' by soccer team's dreadful performance in Italy
The Live audience laughed at the exchange, though Ripa clapped back by playfully warning her husband about potential consequences.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Remember, too, those who died in shootings, in mysterious hotel accidents, of illness in prison, or of inexplicable suicide.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
After losing her 6-year-old daughter to a tragic accident, one mother honored her child through friendship bracelets at the 2024 Era’s Tour
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Diane Harrell lost her daughter, Isla Grace, in March 2024 after a tragic accident involving a drunk driver.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
Mark Consuelos shaved off skin into meal during cooking accident
Kelly Ripa 'so enraged' by soccer team's dreadful performance in Italy
The Live audience laughed at the exchange, though Ripa clapped back by playfully warning her husband about potential consequences.
—Joey Nolfi Published, EW.com, 6 May 2025
Remember, too, those who died in shootings, in mysterious hotel accidents, of illness in prison, or of inexplicable suicide.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
After losing her 6-year-old daughter to a tragic accident, one mother honored her child through friendship bracelets at the 2024 Era’s Tour
Comments
Diane Harrell lost her daughter, Isla Grace, in March 2024 after a tragic accident involving a drunk driver.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
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Florida has executed Gulf War veteran Jeffrey Hutchinson for the shooting deaths of his girlfriend and her three children despite a letter from 129 veterans arguing that Hutchinson's mind was a casualty of war.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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These are among the many casualties of the Trump administration's decision to level a research agency that has devoted much of its energy over the past five decades to reducing people's exposure to harmful chemicals and other dangerous conditions in the workplace.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Those hoping for a significantly cheaper way to buy Gemini Advanced will probably be out of luck.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The less credibility those have, the more likely that Putin will be tempted to try his luck with round three.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
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Former federal disaster response specialists and national environmental groups are concerned about the program office's ability to have the capacity to continue that mission and respond to emergencies like the Louisiana oil spill.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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Inside, nine immersive galleries guide visitors through Belfast’s shipbuilding heritage, the grandeur of Titanic’s interiors, and the events leading up to the disaster, as well as the legacy that followed.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Of course, there is always the chance that changes.—
Matt Galatzan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The Cook Political Report currently has 19 House seats labeled as toss ups, meaning either party has a good chance of winning.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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But as to the circumstances leading up to her surprise departure?—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Filmed in a boxy aspect ratio that visually imprisons her in her circumstances, the movie uses tracking shots as hints into its character’s mindset.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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See the photos: Workers install chimney on Sistine Chapel before conclave Use of 2 stoves, chemicals is relatively recent The cardinals' method for creating the smoke evolved into the use of cartridges containing the chemicals after previous mishaps.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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However, since 2021, he's made just 25 starts due to two Tommy John surgeries and his lettuce mishap.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2025
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Fortunately, our plants send out signals long before this tragedy occurs.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
8 May 2025
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Two weeks ago, the tragedy in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of Indian tourists sparked rightful outrage.—
Faisal Kutty,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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