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
The Arlington Police Department’s Crash Investigation Unit responded to the accident.
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
The lampposts are sometimes damaged by accidents and occasional vandalism, and the salty marine environment can cause problems.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Finally, there’s a road-naming bill (HB 987) that would honor many deserving Floridians, such as the three Palm Beach County motorcycle deputies who died in an accident last November.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
It has not been involved in major accidents before now, and is a workhorse of long-haul flights.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 13 June 2025
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Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2025
The lampposts are sometimes damaged by accidents and occasional vandalism, and the salty marine environment can cause problems.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Finally, there’s a road-naming bill (HB 987) that would honor many deserving Floridians, such as the three Palm Beach County motorcycle deputies who died in an accident last November.
—Orlando Sentinel, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 June 2025
It has not been involved in major accidents before now, and is a workhorse of long-haul flights.
—Diaa Hadid, NPR, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
Noun
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Israeli leaders say the system isn’t 100% guaranteed, but credit it with preventing serious damage and countless casualties.—
Christopher Bodeen,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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Iran has not been offering regular death tolls during the conflict and has minimized casualties in the past.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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Those who wanted more choices would be out of luck.—
Andrew Yang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Many of the common complaints with dating apps include just feeling like a number, a lack of luck in finding the right match, and fewer opportunities to meet a partner in real life.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
25 June 2025
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By ordering these strikes, Trump acted without congressional approval and in contradiction to his campaign promise to avoid the kind of disasters experienced in Iraq, Libya, and Afghanistan.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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One of the factors that exacerbated the Chernobyl disaster was a design flaw within the nuclear reactor that exploded, Bernstein said, adding that the design is no longer used.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
21 June 2025
Noun
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There is a chance Bailey could morph into a playmaker and star-level difference-maker on the wing.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
26 June 2025
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For me thrillers, especially when tinged with horror, are a support structure, to construct stories which are gripping, and which gives you the chance to talk about personal and emotional conflicts which really drive the story, and not just those of the three protagonists.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Sometimes, those decisions are made for you by circumstances that are outside your control.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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The civil suit is not just about the circumstances that led to O’Keefe’s death.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
21 June 2025
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Many people find that a light dose of THC or CBD helps ease the typical stress of flight delays or travel mishaps.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
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These defenses are designed to prevent the types of BGP attacks and mishaps that have hijacked IP addresses belonging to banks and other critical infrastructure.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2025
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Jacobson said the sorrow among Amira’s family and friends was tempered by a supportive community, including members of the Mosque Foundation who visited Richards after the tragedy.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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A couple enjoying a relaxing countryside vacation with their three dogs had the trip thrown into chaos when tragedy struck.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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