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
Winning numbers for Monday, Aug. 4: 8, 9, 19, 31, 38 Powerball: 21
Power Play: 2x
How to play Powerball
Want to try your luck?
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Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2025
Book ahead for lunch or dinner, or try your luck for a walk-in seat on the patio (weekends only).
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 5 Aug. 2025
Research has shown diet, exercise, genetics and, sometimes, luck, impact longevity.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
What proceeds, inexorably, is a pulpy concoction of greed, murder, misguided ambition, and dumb luck (good and bad).
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Aug. 2025
Book ahead for lunch or dinner, or try your luck for a walk-in seat on the patio (weekends only).
—Aislyn Greene, AFAR Media, 5 Aug. 2025
Research has shown diet, exercise, genetics and, sometimes, luck, impact longevity.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
What proceeds, inexorably, is a pulpy concoction of greed, murder, misguided ambition, and dumb luck (good and bad).
—Tanya Melendez, EW.com, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
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Immigration is not a zero-sum game: more immigration can boost local and national economies while improving the fortunes of people seeking better lives.—
Alexander Kustov,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Aug. 2025
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George, meanwhile, came out on top after coming dangerously close to losing his life, railroad company and fortune this season after overleveraging his businesses and being unable to make a few crucial deals.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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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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After raising questions about the circumstances of her father Hulk Hogan's death, Brooke Hogan is offering to fund the process to get answers.—
Mekishana Pierre Published,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Swift does little by accident, and fans instantly started speculating that something would be revealed on the 12th day of the month at 12:12 a.m.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
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In Broward, Palm Beach and Miami-Dade counties, there were a total of 42 boating accidents involving personal watercraft in 2024, according to FWC data.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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