1
as in casualties
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 chances
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 accidents
Humans are evolutionary accidents from the snake’s perspective — large, unfamiliar mammals that just so happen to react very badly when exposed to their venom, which evolved for a very different purpose.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Preventing electrical accidents is crucial.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
More than 3,000 Americans die in accidents caused by distracted drivers every year.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Another priority recommendation in the budget calls for additional traffic enforcement staff and red-light cameras at five intersections because of rising pedestrian fatalities and traffic accidents.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
First into danger In chemical accidents, emergency crews need to identify hazardous substances quickly while operating under dangerous conditions.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Zimbabwe is among the countries with the worst record, with 94% of road accidents attributed to human error, according to authorities.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The violent collision happened during the morning rush near the town of Buggenhout, about 20 miles northwest of Brussels, in what officials described as one of the country’s worst rail accidents in recent history.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Preventing electrical accidents is crucial.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 12 June 2026
More than 3,000 Americans die in accidents caused by distracted drivers every year.
—Carol Cain, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Another priority recommendation in the budget calls for additional traffic enforcement staff and red-light cameras at five intersections because of rising pedestrian fatalities and traffic accidents.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
First into danger In chemical accidents, emergency crews need to identify hazardous substances quickly while operating under dangerous conditions.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 June 2026
The industry has been well aware of the risks of the types of chemical accidents that can lead to a thermal runaway reaction, posing the risk of an explosion.
—Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 28 May 2026
Zimbabwe is among the countries with the worst record, with 94% of road accidents attributed to human error, according to authorities.
—ABC News, 27 May 2026
The violent collision happened during the morning rush near the town of Buggenhout, about 20 miles northwest of Brussels, in what officials described as one of the country’s worst rail accidents in recent history.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidents
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The ministry is staffed by medical professionals and the United Nations and other independent experts view its figures as the most reliable count of casualties.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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So far, there have been no reports of damage or casualties.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
11 June 2026
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The Golden Knights set up and got some great chances, including one for Tomas Hertl who was robbed by Bussi — who had 22 saves on 24 shots — with 80 seconds left in regulation.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Mexico continued to press with numerous chances in the first half, including another shot by Quiñones that hit the post and another great save by Williams, who was South Africa’s best player.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Many more chemical incidents in the commonwealth have not been examined by the agency, which generally allocates its small staff to the country's most high-profile disasters.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
19 Aug. 2025
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Some of our existing housing stock will be demolished or destroyed by fire or other disasters.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Sometimes a little luck can go a long way, and Japan found that out firsthand in its 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in group stage action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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Finding success on social media seems to be part luck, consistency and finding a niche.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
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The verdict was delivered amid difficult personal circumstances for Mette-Marit, Hoiby’s mother, who needs a lung transplant for pulmonary fibrosis.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Bacher concludes women hold less stock because their economic circumstances make less stock the rational choice.—
Teresa Ghilarducci,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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The storms are expected to develop along an approaching cold front, with the primary hazards including damaging wind gusts, large hail, torrential rainfall, and the potential for an isolated tornado.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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In fact, New York has run such OPTO trains before and did not record any increase in safety incidents or hazards.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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“Accidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidents. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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