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
One Spanish study published in the journal Epidemiology found a startling 30% increase in fatal car accidents from 1990 to 2014 on the day clocks sprang forward.
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Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
The board would be styled after the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates all civilian aviation accidents, along with other disasters.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Occasionally, that puzzle produces happy accidents.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Klausner has learned to embrace mistakes and accidents as part of the creative process.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Extensive research shows that insufficient sleep is associated with impaired cognitive function, chronic health problems, diminished productivity and an increase in traffic accidents, just to name a few.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Tourists in trouble Japan is facing a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists this season.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
In understanding the risk of Houston highway travel, the factors that cause truck accidents to be so dangerous, and what drivers can do to mitigate those factors, motorists can substantially reduce their chances of becoming involved in devastating truck accidents.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
Like all melodramatists, Hong deals in coincidence and magnifies casual connections and minor accidents into life-shaking events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 5 Mar. 2026
The board would be styled after the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates all civilian aviation accidents, along with other disasters.
—Evan Bush, NBC news, 5 Mar. 2026
Occasionally, that puzzle produces happy accidents.
—Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026
Klausner has learned to embrace mistakes and accidents as part of the creative process.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 4 Mar. 2026
Extensive research shows that insufficient sleep is associated with impaired cognitive function, chronic health problems, diminished productivity and an increase in traffic accidents, just to name a few.
—Stephen Neely, The Conversation, 3 Mar. 2026
Tourists in trouble Japan is facing a sharp rise in ski and snowboard accidents involving foreign tourists this season.
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026
In understanding the risk of Houston highway travel, the factors that cause truck accidents to be so dangerous, and what drivers can do to mitigate those factors, motorists can substantially reduce their chances of becoming involved in devastating truck accidents.
—Wyles Daniel, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2026
Like all melodramatists, Hong deals in coincidence and magnifies casual connections and minor accidents into life-shaking events.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidents
Noun
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Kuwait authorities said an Iranian drone smashed into a residential building, wounding two people, and that a drone attack on Kuwait International Airport had caused damage but no casualties.—
Natalie Melzer,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kuwait authorities said an Iranian drone smashed into a residential building, wounding two people, and that a drone damaged Kuwait International Airport but caused no casualties.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
12 Mar. 2026
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Even still, Rutgers offered UCLA plenty of chances to bust the game open.—
Ryan Kartje,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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With nesting season approaching on Padre Island, the chances of encountering a Kemp’s ridley along the Texas coast go up.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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Oil is lighter than water — that’s why disasters like those caused by the Exxon Valdez tanker and the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig create slicks on the surface.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Priority is given to people living in counties that have been impacted by disasters, and any remaining funds could go to people in other counties.—
Dale Denwalt,
Oklahoman,
6 Mar. 2026
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Explain how luck and random chance are factors in both wins and losses.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Chelsea were fortunate to go in at half-time with the scores level at 1-1, needing a bit of luck when a clearance hit goalkeeper Okonkwo and ended up in the Wrexham net.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The legal declaration releases the company of contractual obligations because of extraordinary circumstances.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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As part of a plea deal, a count of murder with a special-circumstances allegation of gang activity was dismissed.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
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Dean said these workers respond to outages and emergencies at a moment’s notice, often working in dangerous conditions around high voltage electricity, severe weather and other hazards.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Firefighters, working alongside Atlanta Gas Light personnel, thoroughly evaluated the area for any gas hazards.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Accidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidents. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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