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
Nitrous oxide can impair judgment and coordination, increasing the risk of accidents.
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Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Predicting accidents rather than just responding to them could save thousands of lives.
—Andrew Rogers, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Senate Bill 371 dropped Uber’s liability for accidents caused by underinsured drivers from $1 million a crash to $300,000.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
While those numbers are historic lows for Minnesota, Barry says most accidents are still preventable.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 13 May 2026
It should be noted that most nuclear power plants have run without accidents for decades, and nuclear power plants have many safeguards in place to prevent problems, according to the World Nuclear Association.
—Krisztian Elcsics, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
This kind of coverage can help with the costs of sudden accidents and unexpected illnesses your pal may face.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Many attempt to enter the country illegally via sea routes, often in overcrowded and unsafe vessels, risking accidents and loss of life.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Reporters cross-referenced the department’s records with data from the Motor Carrier Management Information System to ensure only accidents involving commercial trucks were included in the analysis.
—Justin Mayo, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Predicting accidents rather than just responding to them could save thousands of lives.
—Andrew Rogers, Washington Post, 14 May 2026
Senate Bill 371 dropped Uber’s liability for accidents caused by underinsured drivers from $1 million a crash to $300,000.
—Sacbee.com, 13 May 2026
While those numbers are historic lows for Minnesota, Barry says most accidents are still preventable.
—Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 13 May 2026
It should be noted that most nuclear power plants have run without accidents for decades, and nuclear power plants have many safeguards in place to prevent problems, according to the World Nuclear Association.
—Krisztian Elcsics, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
This kind of coverage can help with the costs of sudden accidents and unexpected illnesses your pal may face.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Many attempt to enter the country illegally via sea routes, often in overcrowded and unsafe vessels, risking accidents and loss of life.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Reporters cross-referenced the department’s records with data from the Motor Carrier Management Information System to ensure only accidents involving commercial trucks were included in the analysis.
—Justin Mayo, New York Times, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidents
Noun
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The attacks took place near Jiyeh, about 12 miles south of the capital, Lebanon's National News Agency said, without specifying if there were casualties.—
Khaled Wassef,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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There were no immediate reports of casualties.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
Noun
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The model was used to determine the chances that each match would experience dangerous heat conditions.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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This graphic shows the forecast rain chances in South Florida over the next seven days.—
Lissette Gonzalez,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Through skill, sacrifice and professionalism, our first responders have narrowly avoided major disasters, including the recent high-rise fire in Towson that could have ended far worse without rapid response and coordination on scene.—
Nick Stewart,
Baltimore Sun,
9 May 2026
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That could leave states on the hook for millions of dollars to rebuild roads, schools and other infrastructure after tornadoes, floods and other disasters that do not cause enough widespread damage to meet the new criteria for federal assistance.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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The Moon in your sign trines Jupiter in Cancer early, amplifying charm, confidence, and creative luck.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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After a long season of losing, and perhaps some tanking, the teams’ fate comes down to … luck, the bounce of a ball.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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Both political insurgents were elected under extraordinary circumstances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The investigation is in its early stages, and detectives are working to determine the circumstances leading up to the shooting and identify a potential suspect, Taylor said.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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But first, the imager will scout the asteroid’s immediate neighborhood to check for any moonlets that could pose hazards to the spacecraft or offer clues to the space rock’s murky past.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
14 May 2026
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For these storms, the Storm Prediction Center has placed parts of Kansas and Missouri, including the Kansas City metro, under a slight (Level 2 of 5) risk of severe weather, with large hail and damaging wind gusts the primary hazards.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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“Accidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidents. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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