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
The idea is to allow for accidents, miscommunications or misunderstandings that the participants agree should not scuttle talks.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Small accidents, although no fault of your own, may cause this.
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Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Every wedding, every cherry blossom season in Japan, every birth, reactor accidents too, swarms of insects, kittens playing with woolen balls, people disfigured by war, palm trees at sunset—five billion photos a day.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The countries that win this decade in Washington will be the ones that stop waiting for accidents and start building the capacity on purpose.
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Frank Ahrens,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Some evidence points to distinct phenomena, such as the COVID pandemic and rising death rates from drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, traffic accidents and cardiovascular disease.
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Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
Advertisement Mistakes will no longer be regarded as accidents, but key components of an AI-era aesthetic, one where failure is a marker of talent and success the sign of a lack thereof.
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Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
26 June 2026
Coral Springs officials report that there have been 81 accidents involving electric mobility devices since September.
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Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Carelessness and accidents happen, however, so take some time with each season to go through items and toss anything that’s faded, shattered, or stopped working.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
ABC News,
1 July 2026
Small accidents, although no fault of your own, may cause this.
—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
30 June 2026
Every wedding, every cherry blossom season in Japan, every birth, reactor accidents too, swarms of insects, kittens playing with woolen balls, people disfigured by war, palm trees at sunset—five billion photos a day.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
The countries that win this decade in Washington will be the ones that stop waiting for accidents and start building the capacity on purpose.
—
Frank Ahrens,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Some evidence points to distinct phenomena, such as the COVID pandemic and rising death rates from drug overdoses, suicides, homicides, traffic accidents and cardiovascular disease.
—
Scott Lafee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 June 2026
Advertisement Mistakes will no longer be regarded as accidents, but key components of an AI-era aesthetic, one where failure is a marker of talent and success the sign of a lack thereof.
—
Tim Brinkhof,
Time,
26 June 2026
Coral Springs officials report that there have been 81 accidents involving electric mobility devices since September.
—
Cbs Miami Team,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Carelessness and accidents happen, however, so take some time with each season to go through items and toss anything that’s faded, shattered, or stopped working.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidents
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Ground robots can resupply frontline positions or evacuate casualties without exposing another crew to drone attack.
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Doabi said Kurdish anger is being driven not only by the latest casualties, but by a broader sense that Iran has been able to target Kurdish areas and opposition groups systemically without consequence.
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Though their title chances took a hit when Xavi Simons sustained a season-ending injury this spring, the Dutch surround van Dijk with a deep group of younger teammates, including Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries and Tijjani Reijnders.
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To lessen your chances of contracting the parasite, avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces, the MCHD warns.
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Previous cloud-seeding controversies Cloud seeding is now at the center of the rise in weather‑control conspiracy narratives after disasters, such as the tragic Texas floods of 2025 that killed dozens of people, many of them children.
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Peace emphasized that such disasters have a lasting impact.
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Perhaps the problem arose from the extravagant expectations of American life, the sense that bad luck will always be chased by good fortune and that the poor man is merely someone who has yet to strike it rich.
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Members gather on local piers to learn crabbing techniques, understand regulations and try their luck at bringing home fresh seafood.
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Plantation police said the circumstances surrounding the child's death remain under investigation.
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Officials did not initially identify Ortiz Canseco on Thursday or disclose the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, saying his family needed to be notified first.
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Travel at a safe speed and keep a lookout for other boats, swimmers, and hazards.
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All rights reserved Late spring and summer offer a host of weather hazards that disrupt families.
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“Accidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidents. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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