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
Despite relentless pressure from Vinicius and Raphinha, Brazil couldn’t capitalize on its other chances and were held 1-1 by the African champions, who are proving that their semifinal appearance four years ago in Qatar wasn’t a fluke.
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Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
The Knicks’ grit in the Finals was not a fluke.
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Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Whale song, the splashing of flippers, the flashing of flukes.
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Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
The $500 was just a fluke and that's why I was devastated.
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Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Kels Dayton,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
The Knicks’ grit in the Finals was not a fluke.
—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
13 June 2026
Whale song, the splashing of flippers, the flashing of flukes.
—
Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
The $500 was just a fluke and that's why I was devastated.
—
Janelle Griffith,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluke
Noun
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Eiglarsh added that while the suffering of the families was evident throughout the trial, the defense successfully argued that the crash was a tragic accident.
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Was fatal boat crash just an accident — or was Pino reckless?
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The three-time AL MVP had earmarked this year’s Citizens Bank Park festivities, just 45 miles from his New Jersey hometown, as a rare chance to finally enter the derby.
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That’s still high, but moves downward mean less chance of a vicious cycle where expectations for higher inflation drive changes in behavior that create higher inflation.
Noun
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Perhaps the problem arose from the extravagant expectations of American life, the sense that bad luck will always be chased by good fortune and that the poor man is merely someone who has yet to strike it rich.
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Members gather on local piers to learn crabbing techniques, understand regulations and try their luck at bringing home fresh seafood.
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“Fluke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluke. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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