1
as in fortune
success that is partly the result of chance
some people have all the luck
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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
Having found gold elsewhere once before, Mee and his friends decided to try their luck in the cave in the hope of earning some money.
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Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
What happened in the lottery was luck.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 31 May 2026
With any luck, this easy fix will stop the shaking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Nearby, a group of teenage boys try their luck on a slackline over a pool six-and-a-half-feet deep before cajoling each other up to the cliff diving platforms.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
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Kocha Olarn, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
What happened in the lottery was luck.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 31 May 2026
With any luck, this easy fix will stop the shaking.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Nearby, a group of teenage boys try their luck on a slackline over a pool six-and-a-half-feet deep before cajoling each other up to the cliff diving platforms.
—Lauren Keith, Robb Report, 30 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
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The backstory Cashel Palace’s owners, the Magnier family, built their fortune breeding thoroughbreds, including Epsom Derby-winning Galileo, at the nearby Coolmore Stud.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Anything that persists for a time does so only through a combination of fortune and choice.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Reeve said Kayla McBride led the defensive stand that limited Chicago’s chances in the paint.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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In some cases, officials also request a vulnerability certificate, which can be issued by social service agencies to verify the difficult circumstances the person is experiencing, such as difficulty accessing employment or housing, among other issues.—
Marta Campabadal Graus,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Expect Sports Immortals to offer a different interpretation of the contractual relationship and one where the circumstances do not warrant turning over possession and title.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
30 May 2026
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The coroner said in the release that the cause of death was multiple blunt force injuries and the manner was an accident.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
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Liaquat Ahamed has spent his career studying the moments when the world’s financial system breaks down — the bad bets, the collective delusions, and the geopolitical accidents that tip economies into catastrophe.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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