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
Employees who decided against that and have not been offered a spot in the new Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions may be out of luck, Ottlinger said.
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Two Georgia lottery players tried their luck — and both won big.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Those who wanted more choices would be out of luck.
—Andrew Yang, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Many of the common complaints with dating apps include just feeling like a number, a lack of luck in finding the right match, and fewer opportunities to meet a partner in real life.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 June 2025
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Patricia Gallagher Newberry, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Two Georgia lottery players tried their luck — and both won big.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Those who wanted more choices would be out of luck.
—Andrew Yang, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Many of the common complaints with dating apps include just feeling like a number, a lack of luck in finding the right match, and fewer opportunities to meet a partner in real life.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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Nemorino has instead inherited a large fortune and becomes the most eligible bachelor in town.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Among them, the Vanderbilts made their fortune in international shipping and in multiple rail lines, including the New York Central and Hudson River railroads.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The county also features parks with a chance to explore kayaking, hiking trails, canoeing, fishing and more in nature.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
7 July 2025
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At around 50 cents per pack upon release, collectors had a chance to pull rookie cards of Griffey, Randy Johnson, John Smoltz, and Craig Biggio — just to name a few hall of famers.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
Noun
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But my contract got particular traction, maybe because of the circumstances.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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The circumstances varied, from hikers bringing their furry friends on multi-day backpacking trips to taking them up 14,000-foot peaks, but in every case, sheer exhaustion was the primary cause.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside Online,
1 July 2025
Noun
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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
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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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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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