1
as in casualty
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 luck
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 accident
At least 32 deaths have been reported in states afflicted with severe cold, including two people run over by snowplows in Massachusetts and Ohio, fatal sledding accidents that killed teenagers in Arkansas and Texas, and a woman whose body was found covered in snow in Kansas.
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Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Residents across northeast Tarrant County are still experiencing icy road conditions and officials are warning residents to stay at home if possible to avoid accidents.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
Alldredge ending up in the pond appears to be an accident, according to Sgt.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
In the Middle Ages, killings that happened in self-defense or by accident were still punishable by death.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Residents across northeast Tarrant County are still experiencing icy road conditions and officials are warning residents to stay at home if possible to avoid accidents.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Jan. 2026
Alldredge ending up in the pond appears to be an accident, according to Sgt.
—Timia Cobb
breaking News Reporter, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
In the Middle Ages, killings that happened in self-defense or by accident were still punishable by death.
—Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
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The Kingdom of Denmark suffered significant casualties in Afghanistan, where its forces deployed to Helmand Province – one of the deadliest theaters of the war.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Death toll from the crackdown now exceeds 5,032, with activists struggling to verify casualties due to a comprehensive internet blackout.—
Jon Gambrell,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the ad, marking the 48th Super Bowl commercial appearance by Budweiser Clydesdales, a down-on-its-luck eaglet befriends a Clydesdale foal.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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And, with any luck, another egg or two may arrive in the coming days.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Depending on the weather, a disaster emergency could be declared, which can help access state and federal funding.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Camarda — who was also a member of the first space shuttle crew to launch after the 2003 Columbia disaster — is among a group of former NASA employees who do not believe that the space agency should put astronauts on board the upcoming lunar excursion.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN Money,
23 Jan. 2026
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Manager Alex Cora said Crawford should have as good a chance as anyone to earn a place in the rotation.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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There is a solid chance that the AI might not be proficient at performing music therapy.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Who benefits most will depend on individual circumstances, but the biggest bumps are expected among middle-income households, families with children, workers with overtime or tip income, and some older taxpayers.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The Department of Homeland Security has not yet explained the circumstances around the incident.—
Kyla Guilfoil,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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Doubs’ mishap might’ve just been a fluke.—
Matt Schneidman,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Ensure your slow cooker and its wiring are in good condition to prevent any electrical mishaps.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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The historical newspaper clippings speak to her belief that the shooting was not a one-off tragedy but rather the latest symptom of resurgent antisemitism.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
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The fact that the university officials caved in to those opinions is the real tragedy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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