as in accident
an unexpected benefit or advantage resulting from the uncertain course of events
the discovery of oil on their property was just an amazing fluke
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Recent Examples of fluke
If the Pistons plan to take steps forward next season to move past the first round of the playoffs, Holland will need to show consistently that Friday was not a fluke.
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Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 12 July 2025
And this isn't a fluke: over the past 15 years, the U.S. has run a trade surplus with Brazil totaling $410 billion.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The researchers even suggest there’s a 99.4% probability that the detection of these compounds wasn’t a fluke – a figure that, with repeat observations, could reach the gold standard for statistical certainty in the sciences.
—Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
The fact that one album could sustain a global career for over 25 years isn’t a fluke.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 12 July 2025
And this isn't a fluke: over the past 15 years, the U.S. has run a trade surplus with Brazil totaling $410 billion.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025
The researchers even suggest there’s a 99.4% probability that the detection of these compounds wasn’t a fluke – a figure that, with repeat observations, could reach the gold standard for statistical certainty in the sciences.
—Oliver Swainston, Space.com, 28 June 2025
The fact that one album could sustain a global career for over 25 years isn’t a fluke.
—Sughnen Yongo, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluke
Noun
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The cause of the accident wasn’t immediately clear on Tuesday afternoon.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
12 Aug. 2025
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They may also be activated to break up groups of merging vehicles into merging lanes to stagger the arrival in case of accidents clogging the lanes or other events, like hurricane evacuations or even a presidential visit, that affect the flow of cars on the expressway lanes.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Damage to the axle hub splines can cause the vehicle to roll away, increasing the chance of a crash, the recall notice said.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
12 Aug. 2025
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The strong moonlight will make the Perseids less impressive this year, but there are ways to maximize your chances.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Anyone who’s hoping to see Byrne reunite with Talking Heads is out of luck.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
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Expect important conversations that strengthen bonds and bring a touch of luck to your immediate environment.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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“Fluke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluke. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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