1
as in fortune
success that is partly the result of chance
some people have all the luck
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2
as in chance
the uncertain course of events
let's plan our vacation rather than leave everything to luck
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Recent Examples of luck
Vannesa Hidalgo of Monroe couldn’t believe her luck when a 200X The Cash scratch-off from Singh's Mart on East Franklin Street won her a $100,000 prize!
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Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
But the winner didn’t realize their luck until the following morning.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Attendees can bid in silent and live auctions and try their luck at the wine pull.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
The Voice Season 28 is almost here, but before a new slate of hopeful contestants tries their luck on the singing competition series, the show’s coaches are getting the stage warmed up for them.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
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Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2025
But the winner didn’t realize their luck until the following morning.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
Attendees can bid in silent and live auctions and try their luck at the wine pull.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
The Voice Season 28 is almost here, but before a new slate of hopeful contestants tries their luck on the singing competition series, the show’s coaches are getting the stage warmed up for them.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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That can change quickly with good fortune and rapid development, but that’s just not something that can be forecast going into the 2025-26 season.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The writer has even used her personal funds (a fortune largely amassed via Harry Potter) to create an organization dedicated to offering legal funding for cis women trying to sue trans people, in addition to frequently publishing anti-trans screeds on social media.—
James Factora,
Them.,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Aware that her life in the game was at risk, Mazullo did not play her Shot In the Dark advantage, which would have offered her a one-in-six chance at safety.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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There is still a 96 percent chance the asteroid will pass harmlessly by the moon.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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An investigation is underway into the incident, and investigators are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the fight, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
27 Sep. 2025
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But however, there are many safety micro switches in the entire unit that would stop the escalator in certain circumstances, and that's how they are designed.—
Majd Al-Waheidi,
NPR,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The operator of an Oklahoma animal preserve died in an accident involving a tiger, officials say.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ada County sheriff’s deputies responded to the accident.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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