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
Boating accidents are common in India, where many vessels are overcrowded and have inadequate safety equipment.
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ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Knowles keeps the atmosphere leaden when the story surfaces in the present, in which Willy is 63, fraying with disappointment and banged up from several car crashes out on his long runs — events that his family is starting to fear aren’t accidents.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Primarily intended for providing relief on the battlefield, the drone can also come in handy in civilian rescue operations, such as road accidents and natural disasters, SS Innovations’ CTO Rama Krishna Reddy told Interesting Engineering.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The Gifford Street one came down after a neighbor pleaded with the city to remove it after a series of accidents.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The company has not been found at fault for any of the accidents.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
There could be potential for more accidents.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Do any of these things sound particularly prone to accidents?
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 10 Apr. 2026
Knowles keeps the atmosphere leaden when the story surfaces in the present, in which Willy is 63, fraying with disappointment and banged up from several car crashes out on his long runs — events that his family is starting to fear aren’t accidents.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
Primarily intended for providing relief on the battlefield, the drone can also come in handy in civilian rescue operations, such as road accidents and natural disasters, SS Innovations’ CTO Rama Krishna Reddy told Interesting Engineering.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 9 Apr. 2026
The Gifford Street one came down after a neighbor pleaded with the city to remove it after a series of accidents.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.
—Bay Area Weather Report, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
The company has not been found at fault for any of the accidents.
—Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
There could be potential for more accidents.
—Kristie Keleshian, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
Do any of these things sound particularly prone to accidents?
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidents
Noun
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The piece highlights the challenges of documenting casualties amid ongoing conflict and restricted access for journalists.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hezbollah retaliated to the heavy strikes — which prompted an international outcry — by launching missiles into Israel, though no serious casualties have been reported.—
Abby Sewell,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Oilers scored on all three power-play chances in the best performance for that unit since Leon Draisaitl went down with a lower-body injury on March 15 after scoring with the man advantage early in that game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In fact, only about four percent of them begin with gasoline igniting, so the chances of starting a fire at the gas station are extremely slim.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trump has expressed a desire to push more responsibility for disasters down to states.—
Gabriela Aoun Angueira,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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His boldest innovation is to invoke not past glories but past disasters, summoning the ghosts of the United States’ catastrophic interventions in Iraq.—
Fintan O’Toole,
The New York Review of Books,
9 Apr. 2026
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In recent months, Enrique Torres, an undergraduate student at the University of Mount Olive in North Carolina, has submitted about two dozen applications for an internship, with no luck.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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With better injury luck and tweaks on defense, a return to form next season is a good bet.—
Greg Cote
April 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In some circumstances, moral suasion can also be effective.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Homicide detectives are working to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 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,
9 Apr. 2026
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The health risks associated with pumping gas While pumping gas is an act that most people (New Jerseyans excluded) do without thinking, there are health hazards associated with it.—
Laura Kiniry,
Popular Science,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidents. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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