FORTUITIES Synonyms: 27 Similar and Opposite Words

fortuities

noun

plural of fortuity

as in uncertainties

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India's quarterly economic growth has exceeded expectations several times over the past year, defying a bleak global trade environment, high energy prices and geopolitical uncertainties.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
Now worries about visa costs and the uncertainties are causing some to think twice.

— Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of uncertainties

Noun

Palace had a four-vs-three overload and scored in farcical circumstances.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The diaries of the novelist Andrey Kurkov (collected into three volumes thus far) provide a rich chronicle of Ukrainians’ evolving responses to their extraordinary circumstances.

— Nick Holdstock, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of circumstances

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At the time, Lukas was working to pass the PACT Act, a law expanding health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange and other hazards during overseas deployments.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026
The government razed or burned its buildings to keep them from becoming underwater hazards in the lake.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of hazards

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Most workplace tragedies, sadly, never get that attention, even though more than 5,000 people die from accidents at work every year.

— Matt Helmer, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026
The Family Justice Resource Center has argued that child abuse pediatricians’ opinions can carry significant consequences for families, as findings consistent with abuse can also result from complex medical conditions or common household accidents.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of accidents

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No analytics can project how Johnson’s emphasis on turning the page will affect the team’s chances in 2026.

— Kevin Fishbain, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The eastward shift increased the chances of hurricane-force wind gusts on Niihau and possibly Kauai, especially at higher elevations, the hurricane center warned.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 7 Sep. 2026

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