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
To win the World Cup, a team needs luck—luck that the ball bounces its way and its key players don’t get injured.
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The carnival, operated by Butler Amusements, will feature 20 rides, games of luck and skill and food vendors.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
So far the sport's biggest stage has brought him — and the Scots — a lot more luck.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
Clearly the team still has speed, though, which is always what matters more than circumstances or bad luck.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 14 June 2026
The carnival, operated by Butler Amusements, will feature 20 rides, games of luck and skill and food vendors.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2026
So far the sport's biggest stage has brought him — and the Scots — a lot more luck.
—CBS News, 14 June 2026
Clearly the team still has speed, though, which is always what matters more than circumstances or bad luck.
—Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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At the time, Soros, along with the financiers Julian Robertson and Michael Steinhardt, defined the public image of hedge-fund managers as investment wizards who made fortunes through huge bets, contrarian calls, iron stomachs, and a willingness to operate close to—or over—the regulatory line.—
Gary Sernovitz,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Companies are spending fortunes adopting it.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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Long-term, Burries has a non-zero chance to cement himself as Flagg’s sidekick if his flashes of on-ball creation become go-to parts of his arsenal.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Rather than crumbling after allowing the first-minute goal, Scotland has settled down and given itself a chance to get back into the game rather than conceded a quick, second goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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If circumstances had gone Spain’s way with more clinical finishing or a Cape Verde defender making a mistake, then the result would have been different and a lot of the chatter currently happening (including here) would likely not be happening.—
Patrick Sung Cuadrado,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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In an update on the fundraising page, Vlad said that the family is currently attempting to get answers from local Albanian authorities related to the circumstances surrounding the accident.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Crinklaw said that skydiving accidents have become less frequent over the last two decades, with more emphasis being placed on maintaining the aircraft.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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The culture that runs through Norway’s national teams is no accident.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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