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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2
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
The crew member severed multiple fingers during a recent accident involving a saw in a workshop at Sky Studios Elstree, where the film is currently in production, according to a report in Variety.
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The technology is preferred, since the nuclear plant components are modular, can be built at scale and the plant is designed to shut down in case of an accident.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
But businesses do not preserve creativity by accident.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
The attorney general indicated in another statement that there were no foreign agents involved in the operation and that it was not connected to the accident.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Zac Ntim, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026
The technology is preferred, since the nuclear plant components are modular, can be built at scale and the plant is designed to shut down in case of an accident.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026
But businesses do not preserve creativity by accident.
—Seth Yudof, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 2026
The attorney general indicated in another statement that there were no foreign agents involved in the operation and that it was not connected to the accident.
—Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
Noun
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In a social media post, authorities said the drones caused material damage, but no casualties.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2026
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Through a detailed examination of footage posted by Israeli soldiers themselves, the film documents potential war crimes, including civilian casualties, torture, and destruction of infrastructure, delivering unprecedented accountability and real-time evidence.—
Patrick Hipes,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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The actress reached for the JW Pei Lucia Top-Handle bag, according to the brand, which, as luck would have it, is currently available on Amazon for less than $100.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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Trump believes that working on a transition before an election is bad luck.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Chernobyl disaster is the worst nuclear power plant accident ever in terms of death toll and cost.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Satellite connectivity can act as a backup during disasters like hurricanes or wildfires.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rain chances increase this afternoon with a focus from midafternoon through a bit beyond sunset expected.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Hachimura flew past the Houston post players for a last-chance offensive rebound and finished off a passing seminar for a second-chance basket to go with a two-possession lead in overtime.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Some of today’s most interesting films are shot on such devices, under circumstances that corroborate their all-purpose convenience and utility.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Desperation under dire circumstances didn’t stop the Lakers from finding their lifeline in a 112-108 overtime victory over the Houston Rockets, winning the 5-minute extra period 11-7 after a stunning comeback in the final minute of regulation.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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On Day 2, the Steelers began to recover from the phone call mishap.—
Mike DeFabo,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Ranger nameplate isn't particularly unreliable, though drivers with an impacted Ranger model should bring it in for inspection and repair as soon as possible to avoid any mishaps or issues.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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As investigators struggle to piece together a motive for such a senseless tragedy, multiple family members told CNN Elkins had previously struggled with his mental health.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The tragedy in Louisiana is one of the nation's deadliest mass shootings in recent years.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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