Synonyms of accidents

accidents

noun

plural of accident

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• casualties
• disasters
• catastrophes
• mishaps
• tragedies
• misfortunes
• mischances
• collisions
• calamities
• crashes
• wrecks
• misadventures
• croppers
• cataclysms
• knocks
• smashups
• deathblows
• bummers
• crack-ups

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• miracles
• strikes
• breaks
• flukes
• windfalls
• boons
• luck
• fortunes
• godsends
• serendipities

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chances
• luck
• circumstances
• hazards
• casualties
• haps
• uncertainties
• risks
• fortunes
• dangers
• fates
• flukes
• destinies
• happenstances
• perils
• fortuities
• haphazardries
• happenchances
• dooms
• lots

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purposes
• intentions
• plans
• designs
• schemes
• intents
• outlines

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of accidents

The other is a powerful exposé on the safety breaches that have caused deadly crashes and accidents on Boeing airplanes. — Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Nuclear power development stalled after high-profile accidents such as the 1979 Three Mile Island meltdown and the 1986 Chernobyl disaster fueled public fears of the technology. — Roxy Ekberg, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

There were very few accidents, and just blocking out a weekend made for very little stress. — Lauren Gelman, Parents, 24 Aug. 2026

Suicidal thoughts are common among teens Suicide is the third leading cause of death among American adolescents after accidents and homicide. — Jonathan Wright, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026

With subsequent analysis of the weather phenomena and pilot training to mitigate these encounters, airlines have been able to nearly eliminate these fatal accidents worldwide. — Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

With rising numbers of accidents and injuries, school board members say student safety is their top concern. — Michele Gile, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

The work is risky because miners typically do not have enough protection and the accidents are often deadly. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Extreme heat, poor air quality and widespread foodborne illnesses are contributing to donations not keeping up with hospital demand, which tends to be higher in summer due to more emergencies such as car accidents and severe injuries. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026