Synonyms of accidents

accidents

noun

plural of accident

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• casualties
• disasters
• catastrophes
• mishaps
• tragedies
• misfortunes
• mischances
• collisions
• calamities
• crashes
• wrecks
• misadventures
• croppers
• cataclysms
• knocks
• smashups
• deathblows
• bummers
• crack-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miracles
• strikes
• breaks
• flukes
• windfalls
• boons
• luck
• fortunes
• godsends
• serendipities

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chances
• luck
• circumstances
• hazards
• casualties
• haps
• uncertainties
• risks
• fortunes
• dangers
• fates
• flukes
• destinies
• happenstances
• perils
• fortuities
• haphazardries
• happenchances
• dooms
• lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purposes
• intentions
• plans
• designs
• schemes
• intents
• outlines

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accidents

His 2020 breakout record, Little Dominiques Nosebleed, examined place and heritage by tracing the ripples of two successive childhood car accidents; 2022’s ISTHISFORREAL? — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026

Other recent temporary closures in some of Chile’s copper mines, which are responsible for almost a quarter of global output, because of worker accidents and benefits disputes have also pushed up international prices. — semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026

City review City codes outline how the city handles accidents and employee safety. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Authorities are investigating multiple vehicle accidents in Oxnard and Simi Valley involving ICE agents. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

Train accidents are relatively common in Pakistan, where the railway system has suffered from decades of underinvestment, outdated tracks and aging signal systems. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026

And keeping the candles off the table leaves room for plates and protects guests from dangerous accidents. — Alexis Berger, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026

With e-bike accidents on the rise, Fort Lauderdale is now looking at regulating the speedy power bikes to boost safety on sidewalks and roads. — Susannah Bryan, Sun Sentinel, 13 Oct. 2026

The huge crowds were stressful for police, who ended up working longer shifts than usual to deal with traffic, accidents, shoplifting and other issues. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026