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
For decades, a Maryland woman has been trying her luck at lottery games.
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Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Beginner’s luck ran out in November, when Purdue attacked him for three touchdowns.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
But in the blink of an eye, White’s luck turned around.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The following day, Snowball’s luck also took a turn for the better.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
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Daniella Segura, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Beginner’s luck ran out in November, when Purdue attacked him for three touchdowns.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
But in the blink of an eye, White’s luck turned around.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2025
The following day, Snowball’s luck also took a turn for the better.
—Simone Jasper, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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Eventually, though, their fortunes changed.—
Miriam Pensack,
The Dial,
30 Sep. 2025
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Unless good fortune comes its way, preseason games might be as close as Quebec City gets to NHL games.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pay an additional $1 to add the Power Play for a chance to multiply all Powerball winnings except for the jackpot.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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There is a 20% chance of showers.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But could circumstances lead to the Dodgers using Ohtani sooner?—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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She's also found ways for students to help in tragic circumstances before.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Both of his parents came in for the game, though Morton said his mom hurt her leg in an accident and was unable to come to the ballpark.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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One of the saddest parts of Remember The Titans is when Bertier got into a car accident that left him paralyzed before their last game.—
Jessica Booth,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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