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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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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
Alongside releasing four albums in the past five years, in June 2020, his sister Katherine Williams-Dunning died in a car accident.
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 10 Aug. 2025
Thankfully, these unfortunate incidents seldom lead to accidents or even situations that affect passengers—here’s what happens when a pilot gets sick mid-flight.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2025
The car accident may be out of the family’s control (or maybe not) but everyone makes small, seemingly logical decisions that add up to a Jenga tower of bad choices.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
His body was found six days later and an autopsy ruled his death an accident.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 10 Aug. 2025
Thankfully, these unfortunate incidents seldom lead to accidents or even situations that affect passengers—here’s what happens when a pilot gets sick mid-flight.
—Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2025
The car accident may be out of the family’s control (or maybe not) but everyone makes small, seemingly logical decisions that add up to a Jenga tower of bad choices.
—Chris Hewitt, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2025
His body was found six days later and an autopsy ruled his death an accident.
—Eileen Finan, People.com, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
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Ukrainian casualties are unknown but likely very much lighter.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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During the 1945 battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa, which were the closest American ground forces had gotten to the Japanese home islands, American casualties were far higher than those sustained in other battles against Japan.—
Paul L. Newman,
New York Daily News,
6 Aug. 2025
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Anyone who’s hoping to see Byrne reunite with Talking Heads is out of luck.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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Expect important conversations that strengthen bonds and bring a touch of luck to your immediate environment.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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During times of year when there are fewer weather disasters, the agency receives fewer calls and can choose to spend less money staffing call centers.—
Rebecca Hersher,
NPR,
7 Aug. 2025
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When a data disaster occurs, many IT professionals and system administrators focus on selecting powerful data recovery software or hiring professional services.—
Chongwei Chen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Damage to the axle hub splines can cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing the chance of a crash, the recall notice said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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That gave those youngsters a chance to get to know their new manager and gain some valuable minutes with the first team.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
12 Aug. 2025
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The decision leaves the options of joining other lawsuits, filing litigation or seeking class-action lawsuits in which a large number of plaintiffs with similar circumstances join together, Goyke said.—
Alison Dirr,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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For example, consider a situation where a trust names two beneficiaries with very different financial circumstances.—
Royce Ramey,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The company’s failure to investigate mishaps in the Titan during dives before the June 2023 incident led to the submersible’s tragic implosion, during which passengers were subject to nearly 5,000 pounds per square inch of water pressure.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
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While SpaceX is investigating the mishap, Musk said in a post on X that preliminary data suggested that a pressurized tank failed at the top of the rocket.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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Kazuo Ishiguro, The Remains of the Day Through the voice of an aging butler, Ishiguro explores dignity, regret, and the quiet tragedies of a life spent serving others.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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The council additionally issued a two-day state of mourning in response to the tragedy, per a statement shared on Aug. 9.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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