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
The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade program ranks facilities based on both federal records and voluntary hospital survey data about medical errors, injuries, accidents and onsite infection rates.
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Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Homer Township Supervisor Sue Steilen said there have been numerous accidents, including fatalities, and said a traffic study should be completed before any business plan is approved.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
For the new study, the researchers asked 245 people who had experienced traumatic injuries — primarily car accidents — to rate their level of pain.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Victims of accidents caused by commercial vehicles have the right to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering and other damages caused by the accident.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The plush cover zips off for easy washing, while the waterproof layer protects the foam from accidents and spills.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The Minerals Council of South Africa said this month in its annual safety report that 41 miners died in mining accidents in South Africa last year, a record low and down from hundreds a year in the 1990s and early 2000s.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
In recent years, multiple avalanche accidents in California have happened on these persistent weak layers, O’Connor said.
—Annette McGivney, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Fireworks are a large part of the Lunar New Year celebration in China, but their use has also been the cause of multiple accidents.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
Amber Gaudet
updated February 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
Homer Township Supervisor Sue Steilen said there have been numerous accidents, including fatalities, and said a traffic study should be completed before any business plan is approved.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
For the new study, the researchers asked 245 people who had experienced traumatic injuries — primarily car accidents — to rate their level of pain.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 20 Feb. 2026
Victims of accidents caused by commercial vehicles have the right to pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering and other damages caused by the accident.
—Wyles Daniel, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
The plush cover zips off for easy washing, while the waterproof layer protects the foam from accidents and spills.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
The Minerals Council of South Africa said this month in its annual safety report that 41 miners died in mining accidents in South Africa last year, a record low and down from hundreds a year in the 1990s and early 2000s.
—ABC News, 19 Feb. 2026
In recent years, multiple avalanche accidents in California have happened on these persistent weak layers, O’Connor said.
—Annette McGivney, Outside, 19 Feb. 2026
Fireworks are a large part of the Lunar New Year celebration in China, but their use has also been the cause of multiple accidents.
—Arkansas Online, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidents
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Other British ships that attempted to come to the Amethyst’s aid also sustained casualties.—
Anne Ewbank,
Popular Science,
18 Feb. 2026
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Ukraine has in the past five days made its fastest territorial gains since 2023, according to AFP; analysts said disruption to Starlink access was causing command-and-control problems for Russian forces, while Moscow has seen casualties surge in recent weeks.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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But fans remain hopeful, especially as Team USA’s men’s hockey team — which has advanced to the knockout stage — prepares for a critical matchup today that could determine their medal chances.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Research shows being tapped into a social network increases the chances that people do health-supportive behaviors, like go to the gym, eat a balanced diet, and steer clear of smoking and drug use—all of which can add up to a longer life.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
19 Feb. 2026
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In 2024, the country experienced 27 separate billion-dollar disasters, totaling roughly $183 billion, up from nearly $93 billion the year before.—
Yoca Arditi-Rocha,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Feb. 2026
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This designation places the mission on the same official level of seriousness as the fatal Challenger (1986) and Columbia (2023) shuttle disasters.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Pregnancy was an offense punishable by death in the camps, yet all three women managed to survive horrific conditions, give birth and keep their newborns alive through seemingly impossible twists of fate and luck.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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As the pair walk towards the arena together, Dunk is greeted by several smallfolk who pat him on the back and wish him luck in the upcoming trial by combat.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Feb. 2026
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The allegations raised fresh questions about the circumstances of Navalny's 2024 death and about the origin of a highly unusual toxin.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Common dreams about exes—and possible readings Each person’s dream about an ex is likely to have a meaning that’s entirely specific to them, involving both their feelings toward that ex and their life circumstances at the moment.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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The most extreme category — hazards — indicates emergency conditions, while the least extreme — good — indicates that air pollution poses little or no risk to the public.—
Katey Psencik,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Accidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidents. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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