as in accident
an unexpected benefit or advantage resulting from the uncertain course of events
the discovery of oil on their property was just an amazing fluke
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Recent Examples of fluke
Since then, physicists have been trying to understand the nature of these strange signals—such as whether the findings could have been a fluke or could point to the existence of particles or interactions previously uncharted.
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Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
As the Dodgers marched to a World Series title, Yamamoto proved his Game 5 gem wasn’t a fluke.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Tarik Skubal’s Cy Young 2024 season wasn’t a fluke.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Proving her victory was not a fluke, Namajunas defeated Jedrzejczyk by decision in their rematch in April 2018.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Amber X. Chen, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
As the Dodgers marched to a World Series title, Yamamoto proved his Game 5 gem wasn’t a fluke.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
Tarik Skubal’s Cy Young 2024 season wasn’t a fluke.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Proving her victory was not a fluke, Namajunas defeated Jedrzejczyk by decision in their rematch in April 2018.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluke
Noun
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America did not become a global scientific leader by accident.—
Dr. Mark Anderson,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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The Climate Superfund Act is modeled after the federal Superfund law that requires companies to pay for the cleanup of contamination caused by their activities, such as hazardous waste disposal or accidents and spills.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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Early backers have the chance to buy the device for $1,374, which is nearly half its usual $2,727 cost.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
7 July 2025
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But there’s also a chance Decker has left the area.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
7 July 2025
Noun
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If your hire already delivers small wins or influences team flow, that’s not luck.—
Jason Walker PsyD,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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With a reliable offensive line and luck in the health department, Sanders has proven to be in the elite tier of running backs.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Fluke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluke. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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