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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
Dustin Paulman, 23, was arrested Saturday in connection with first-degree battery, kidnapping, unauthorized use of a vehicle, fleeing, leaving the scene of an injury accident, four counts of theft by receiving, multiple moving violations and a parole violation.
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Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
All lanes were blocked to traffic for nearly three hours following the accident.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025
The companion bill, SB 371, also alters insurance requirements for drivers, reducing the mandatory coverage for accidents involving uninsured or underinsured motorists from $1 million down to $60,000 per individual and $300,000 per accident.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Some of the world’s most beloved wine styles were first discovered by accident.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2025
All lanes were blocked to traffic for nearly three hours following the accident.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 6 Oct. 2025
The companion bill, SB 371, also alters insurance requirements for drivers, reducing the mandatory coverage for accidents involving uninsured or underinsured motorists from $1 million down to $60,000 per individual and $300,000 per accident.
—Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Oct. 2025
Some of the world’s most beloved wine styles were first discovered by accident.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
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The Israeli military has acknowledged firing warning shots toward crowds in some instances and denied responsibility for other casualties near aid hubs.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Separately, Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières said that as Port-au-Prince plunges deeper into crisis marked by violent clashes between police and armed groups, the charity’s doctors are seeing a rise in the number of civilian casualties at its facilities.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hopefully, the 2026 WNBA season will consist of much better luck.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Chicago hitters hadn’t had much luck against San Diego starter Nick Pivetta’s high fastball, with just one hit and six strikeouts through four innings.—
Jon Greenberg,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The organization focuses on the big disasters that often grip the headlines, such as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes – but also offers information about preparing for winter storms, tsunamis, tornados, lightning, hail and extreme heat.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Freeport-McMoRan is likely to rebound from an environmental disaster last month at its giant Grasberg mine in Indonesia that led the copper and gold producer to cut its production estimates, according to UBS.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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There is a 20% chance of showers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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But could circumstances lead to the Dodgers using Ohtani sooner?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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She's also found ways for students to help in tragic circumstances before.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Hihegd 250-piece Survival Gear Kit Preparedness pays off, and this 250-piece survival kit is stocked for emergencies from earthquakes to camping mishaps.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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After the mishap, the sketch veered back onto its track, with Dobby sticking up for Rowling’s list of inclusion wins during the Harry Potter series.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
6 Oct. 2025
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After the tragedy, Gibson's attorney said the actor had since rehomed his beloved mastiffs.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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There are too many stories, too many tragedies, and too many silver linings to properly detail, especially as the national media spotlight has long moved on to the next crisis.—
Garret K. Woodward,
Rolling Stone,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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