ACCIDENTS Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

accidents

noun

plural of accident

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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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 Critics argue that hoarding makes spaces harder to navigate and turns homes into storage units or accidents waiting to happen. — Shivali H. Patra, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 There’s so many interactions between us and fabulous accidents that just happen. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 July 2026 Toll stations, Juyal notes, are also some of the most dangerous spots on India’s highways, with accidents a near-constant occurrence. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2026 When serious accidents happen on that route, the legal landscape has specific features that DFW-area residents should understand before taking any action. — Karen Koehler, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 2026 The policy covers accidents, illness and some preventative care. — Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 6 July 2026 Road accidents are common in Pakistan because of poor road conditions, inadequate enforcement of traffic laws and unsafe driving practices, particularly in mountainous areas. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 The system is designed to improve situational awareness and reduce workplace accidents in environments where humans and robots work together. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026 Melamine is a shatter-resistant material that is perfect for outdoor dining—and all the potential accidents that come with busy households with kids or hosts who entertain a lot. — Erin Mayer, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026

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Noun

The war is now concentrated in the Kordofan, Darfur and Blue Nile states, with drone warfare causing 60% of casualties, according to UNICEF.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
When fighting resumed, the ongoing number of civilian casualties and wide destruction in the Gaza Strip remained high.

— Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026

Definition of casualties

Noun

Modern networks are more resilient in disasters, an AT&T spokesman said, because they can be restored faster and are less vulnerable to damage and copper theft.

— Jenny Jarvie Follow, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Years of red tape and outdated regulations have limited new construction, and left housing in complex environments like Florida vulnerable to natural and economic disasters.

— Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Sun Sentinel, 9 July 2026

Definition of disasters

Noun

The group of death in the 2002 World Cup qualifiers wasn’t enough, because in Egypt’s next attempt to reach the finals in 2006, their luck put them in a group with Didier Drogba’s Ivory Coast and Samuel Eto’o’s Cameroon.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 4 July 2026
In retrospect, the result looks less like luck than like a compounding advantage.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 July 2026

Definition of luck

Noun

This can cause loss of control in extreme circumstances, especially when the road conditions aren’t prime.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Hours after the shooting, Salgado Araujo’s son, Ronaldo Salgado, shared a message on Facebook remembering his father and disputing the circumstances surrounding his death.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.

— NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
Mixtures are the rule, not the exception Decades of research on the health effects of individual chemicals have helped scientists identify hazards, estimate safe exposure levels and develop regulations.

— Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026

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