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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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
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Recent Examples of accidents
The alert also cited jet ski accidents involving American citizens, including a rider killed in a boat collision and cases of operators ignoring warnings of dangerous weather.
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Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Founded in 1978, the auxiliary supports sworn officers at accidents sites and natural disasters and other emergences by providing crowd control and traffic direction.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
In April 2026, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission completed a safety evaluation of the company’s methodology for identifying and analyzing potential reactor accidents.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Experts say the accidents appear unrelated, and that while the timing is unnerving, there is no indication that air travel has become less safe.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Traffic was snarled on Interstate 70 and other key arteries because of some combination of vague signage on parking passes or apps, accidents earlier in the afternoon, the lack of dedicated lanes for the bus system — why oh why couldn’t that be achieved in the master plan?
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Railings and accidents, playgrounds and schools.
—Literary Hub, 17 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
Robert Abitbol, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Founded in 1978, the auxiliary supports sworn officers at accidents sites and natural disasters and other emergences by providing crowd control and traffic direction.
—Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
In April 2026, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission completed a safety evaluation of the company’s methodology for identifying and analyzing potential reactor accidents.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 19 June 2026
Experts say the accidents appear unrelated, and that while the timing is unnerving, there is no indication that air travel has become less safe.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Traffic was snarled on Interstate 70 and other key arteries because of some combination of vague signage on parking passes or apps, accidents earlier in the afternoon, the lack of dedicated lanes for the bus system — why oh why couldn’t that be achieved in the master plan?
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Railings and accidents, playgrounds and schools.
—Literary Hub, 17 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidents
Noun
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The Targaryen civil war has been a bit of a slow burn so far, though both sides of the family have suffered major casualties.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Pumphrey was one of 14 casualties from the Battle of Camden who were reburied in 2024.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Noun
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In addition to scoring the match’s only goal so far, Czechia leads in shots and chances created.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Soccer pundits claim that a team needs at least a win and a draw (4 points) to improve their chances of moving into the Round of 32, and that is exactly what both Canada and Qatar will aim for.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
Noun
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But the biggest warning signs are not always headline-grabbing disasters.—
Gregg Herrin,
Fortune,
13 June 2026
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The island is trying to recover from the disasters, with some 30% of projects still pending.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
Noun
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The viral bag has been called the team’s good luck charm.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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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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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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Investigation underway The Kentucky State Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both crashes and the events that led to Suresh entering the roadway.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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The ban prohibits any item that could obstruct lifeguard views, overcrowd the beach, create tripping hazards, or hinder emergency responders.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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“Accidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidents. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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