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
Others may notice only occasional accidents but structure their day around preventing them.
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Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
Fire safety experts agree that improper grill placement is one of the leading causes of preventable home fires and outdoor accidents.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The number of fatal injuries between 2020 and 2025, the number of injuries in aviation incidents and accidents, and the number of aviation incidents and accidents per total number of flight operations from 2020 to 2025.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Speeders doing 60 in a 30 zone, people who cause accidents and unlicensed and uninsured drivers, especially non-English-speaking aliens.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The company has received 5,952 reports involving DC-DC converter replacements, but these have resulted in no accidents or injuries.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Their services cover serious auto and pedestrian accidents, premises liability claims, and other forms of personal injuries, with the firm focusing on serious injury cases.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
One of only two Level 7 accidents, when a steam explosion destroyed reactor number four at the Ukrainian plant.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Parents should keep an eye on their kids to avoid accidents.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 1 May 2026
Fire safety experts agree that improper grill placement is one of the leading causes of preventable home fires and outdoor accidents.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
The number of fatal injuries between 2020 and 2025, the number of injuries in aviation incidents and accidents, and the number of aviation incidents and accidents per total number of flight operations from 2020 to 2025.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Speeders doing 60 in a 30 zone, people who cause accidents and unlicensed and uninsured drivers, especially non-English-speaking aliens.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The company has received 5,952 reports involving DC-DC converter replacements, but these have resulted in no accidents or injuries.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 27 Apr. 2026
Their services cover serious auto and pedestrian accidents, premises liability claims, and other forms of personal injuries, with the firm focusing on serious injury cases.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
One of only two Level 7 accidents, when a steam explosion destroyed reactor number four at the Ukrainian plant.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Parents should keep an eye on their kids to avoid accidents.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidents
Noun
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Iranian state media have put the death toll at 168 or higher, but Ebrahim Taheri, the prosecutor of Minab, provided a breakdown of the 156 casualties local authorities counted.—
Zohreh Saberi,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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The statement did not identify the vessel or confirm whether the drones had made impact, but said there were no immediate reports of casualties on board.—
May 4,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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Spurs need points and Richarlison is the No 9 who will likely be on the end of most of their chances.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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That does increase the chances of an injury, something the Bulldogs had to deal with yet again this spring.—
Connor Riley,
AJC.com,
7 May 2026
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With an adjournment deadline of midnight Wednesday, Ritter is facing daily disasters and dramas relating to lawmakers clamoring for votes on bills destined to die without their moment on the floor.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
2 May 2026
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Miller served for a decade as chairman of Team Rubicon, a nonprofit that helps communities around the globe recover from disasters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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This was another fates-or-hobgoblins turn of events, but many Americans took that profound luck as their rightful due.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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In a heartbreaking 2-1 loss, the Lightning outplayed the Canadiens in every way except puck luck.—
Eduardo A. Encina,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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What is more likely is that, fifty years hence, Americans will observe that this anniversary took place during a polarizing time, but that such circumstances were not unprecedented.—
Jelani Cobb,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Under those circumstances, the WNBA outgrew an arena and a women’s basketball market that once helped to save the league.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Local officials are hopeful the money can help prevent future upticks in land movement and, ideally, formalize a new pathway for additional federal funding to address the city’s ongoing hazards and worsening budget crisis.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
7 May 2026
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“Accidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidents. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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