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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Gil was just a spectator on the play, with no chance to best the save.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Seattle had one last chance to seal a win as Hiedeman came down the court with just over 11 seconds left.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Investigation underway The Kentucky State Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both crashes and the events that led to Suresh entering the roadway.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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This is a story devoid of childlike wonder, just the horrific evil men are capable of and the small acts of grace found in unspeakable circumstances.—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Family picnics ended in drownings; tender, bantering dates at Applebee’s concluded with car accidents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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One of the protagonists of Portugal’s Nations League triumph was Diogo Jota, who passed away alongside his brother in a tragic car accident last year.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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