1
as in fortune
success that is partly the result of chance
some people have all the luck
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2
as in chance
the uncertain course of events
let's plan our vacation rather than leave everything to luck
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Recent Examples of luck
Younger Americans are more likely to express belief in witchcraft and luck, as our new research shows.
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Bernard D. Digregorio, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
But while she’s found some opportunities to provide care to others’ children, she’s had no luck finding care for her own.
—Sarah Cutler
updated July 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2025
Soto didn’t need any luck in the fourth inning against the Royals.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
If your hire already delivers small wins or influences team flow, that’s not luck.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Bernard D. Digregorio, The Conversation, 16 July 2025
But while she’s found some opportunities to provide care to others’ children, she’s had no luck finding care for her own.
—Sarah Cutler
updated July 16, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2025
Soto didn’t need any luck in the fourth inning against the Royals.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 July 2025
If your hire already delivers small wins or influences team flow, that’s not luck.
—Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
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As founder and majority owner of Citadel LLC, Griffin oversees tens of billions in assets, and his 80 percent stake in Citadel Securities—a dominant player in U.S. equity trading—has helped fuel a personal fortune estimated at $48 billion.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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Last December, the US imposed sanctions on Georgia’s shadow ruler, Bidzina Ivanishvili, a billionaire who made his fortune in Russia in the 1990s.—
Jill Dougherty,
CNN Money,
16 July 2025
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Sacramento has a chance to become the first team to win three Las Vegas Summer League championships.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
20 July 2025
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Indeed, France’s indiscipline was such that Germany had the best chance to win in normal time from the penalty spot.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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Oster said the sentence justified the circumstances of the killing as well as the evidence presented during the trial.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Treatment for multiple myeloma is individualized based on disease severity and other factors that include age, general health, potential risks, and personal circumstances.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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The accident occurred on July 16 at the Nassau Open MRI in Westbury, New York, according to a press release from the Nassau County Police Department in Long Island.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
19 July 2025
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Proponents argue video footage would provide crucial details for accident investigations, while opponents cite privacy concerns.—
Dan Catchpole,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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