FORTUITIES Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

fortuities

noun

plural of fortuity

as in uncertainties

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Shares of American Express have jumped 8% over the past three months as its credit card business remained robust in spite of geopolitical uncertainties, largely due to its focus on affluent customers.

— Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026
In light of the large gaps in knowledge and the uncertainties about how to contain radical conservation experiments, many scientists advocate waiting.

— Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026

Definition of uncertainties

Noun

This can cause loss of control in extreme circumstances, especially when the road conditions aren’t prime.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Hours after the shooting, Salgado Araujo’s son, Ronaldo Salgado, shared a message on Facebook remembering his father and disputing the circumstances surrounding his death.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of circumstances

Noun

Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.

— CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
However, forecasters advise Treasure Valley residents to be cautious of storm hazards on Monday as well.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026

Definition of hazards

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The Athletics’ injury luck may have just gotten even worse, as improbable as that may seem.

— Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
For those looking to test their luck on the strip, or just get a little staycation in, use a 15% discount at any Caesars property in Las Vegas with promo code LOCAL.

— Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 July 2026

Definition of luck

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Tokyo — Japan may have its first ever female prime minister, but her government’s attempts to avoid a royal succession crisis are making the chances of a woman taking the imperial throne ever slimmer.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Before Jagger’s trip to South Florida, the lifelong Arsenal fan was asked by UK’s The Sun about his country’s chances against Norway, led by team captain Erling Haaland.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026

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