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
Giuffre last month was seriously injured in an accident involving a school bus in Western Australia.
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Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
The accident happened nearly three weeks after the tragedy at the AXE Ceremonia festival, where two photojournalists lost their lives when a scissor lift, used to place a decorative figure, fell on them due to strong wind gusts.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
The site was discovered by accident when a scientist was standing in a nearby parking lot and noticed hundreds of birds flying overhead.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
La Grange Park petitioned IDOT to lower the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, submitting crash data July 17, 2024, that showed 12 vehicle accidents, one pedestrian accident and one involving a bicycle between 2017 and 2021 at La Grange Road and Homestead Avenue.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2025
The accident happened nearly three weeks after the tragedy at the AXE Ceremonia festival, where two photojournalists lost their lives when a scissor lift, used to place a decorative figure, fell on them due to strong wind gusts.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 24 Apr. 2025
The site was discovered by accident when a scientist was standing in a nearby parking lot and noticed hundreds of birds flying overhead.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2025
La Grange Park petitioned IDOT to lower the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph, submitting crash data July 17, 2024, that showed 12 vehicle accidents, one pedestrian accident and one involving a bicycle between 2017 and 2021 at La Grange Road and Homestead Avenue.
—Hank Beckman, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
Noun
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Florida has executed Gulf War veteran Jeffrey Hutchinson for the shooting deaths of his girlfriend and her three children despite a letter from 129 veterans arguing that Hutchinson's mind was a casualty of war.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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These are among the many casualties of the Trump administration's decision to level a research agency that has devoted much of its energy over the past five decades to reducing people's exposure to harmful chemicals and other dangerous conditions in the workplace.—
Will Stone,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Those hoping for a significantly cheaper way to buy Gemini Advanced will probably be out of luck.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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Two Georgia lottery players had a stroke of luck — and scored six-figure prizes.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2025
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Former federal disaster response specialists and national environmental groups are concerned about the program office's ability to have the capacity to continue that mission and respond to emergencies like the Louisiana oil spill.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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Inside, nine immersive galleries guide visitors through Belfast’s shipbuilding heritage, the grandeur of Titanic’s interiors, and the events leading up to the disaster, as well as the legacy that followed.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The more Hutson figures it out, the better the Canadiens’ chances become of pulling off an upset against the Capitals.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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The 70-year-old cardinal from Veneto, who became the youngest Vatican secretary of state in 84 years in 2013, when Pope Francis chose him for the role, tops a list of potential candidates, with a 29 percent chance of being chosen as the next pope.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Filmed in a boxy aspect ratio that visually imprisons her in her circumstances, the movie uses tracking shots as hints into its character’s mindset.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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But as to the circumstances leading up to her surprise departure?—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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See the photos: Workers install chimney on Sistine Chapel before conclave Use of 2 stoves, chemicals is relatively recent The cardinals' method for creating the smoke evolved into the use of cartridges containing the chemicals after previous mishaps.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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From awkward silences and Wi-Fi lags to unintentional mute mishaps, there are countless ways virtual conversations can detract from your personal brand.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Holland was attempting a routine landing when the tragedy occurred, and was not performing any stunts, Boggs said.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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While King's career has been fruitful, she's also experienced tragedy in her personal life.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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