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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
The Arlington Police Department’s Crash Investigation Unit responded to the accident.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
The lampposts are sometimes damaged by accidents and occasional vandalism, and the salty marine environment can cause problems.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Finally, there’s a road-naming bill (HB 987) that would honor many deserving Floridians, such as the three Palm Beach County motorcycle deputies who died in an accident last November.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
It has not been involved in major accidents before now, and is a workhorse of long-haul flights.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 13 June 2025
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
The lampposts are sometimes damaged by accidents and occasional vandalism, and the salty marine environment can cause problems.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Finally, there’s a road-naming bill (HB 987) that would honor many deserving Floridians, such as the three Palm Beach County motorcycle deputies who died in an accident last November.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
It has not been involved in major accidents before now, and is a workhorse of long-haul flights.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
Noun
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Officials did not provide a breakdown of casualty figures.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2025
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Jahangir did not break down the casualty figures but said the attack had hit the prison’s infirmary, engineering building, judicial affairs and visitation hall, where visiting family members were killed and injured.—
David Rising,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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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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Those who wanted more choices would be out of luck.—
Andrew Yang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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As someone takes on roles that have elements of power associated with it, that can be a recipe for disaster.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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His interstellar mission, which must be successfully completed in order to save Earth from a potential disaster, leads him to meet a mysterious alien who also seeks to save his own species.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
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There is a chance Bailey could morph into a playmaker and star-level difference-maker on the wing.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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Fewer chances for local talent, less dynamic regional economies, and a slow fade in our standing as a place where bold ideas are born and built.—
Rob Zielonka,
Hartford Courant,
25 June 2025
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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
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There were no such mishaps for Parkinson’s team in their own distance race, lasting almost 10 months.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
27 June 2025
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In a frantic race against time, struggling actress Anne must juggle chaos—and a high-maintenance dog named Macy, as a series of mishaps threaten her chance at a career-changing audition.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
25 June 2025
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Jacobson said the sorrow among Amira’s family and friends was tempered by a supportive community, including members of the Mosque Foundation who visited Richards after the tragedy.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The page lists half a dozen directorial projects Ford is attached to, including ferry disaster tragedy Wahine out of New Zealand, fantasy tale The King of Light – The Order of the Dark Gods, and comedy Food Fight.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.
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