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
Accidents, personal quirks, shifting luck—these all play a role in battle and in the outcomes of war.
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Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Groups traveling together for matches can meet up easily, grab drinks at the on-site bar, catch a set from whoever’s playing that night and try their luck at the machines without feeling underdressed or out of place.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
But a massive stroke of luck in the dying seconds gave Madrid victory.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Dick Hall created his own luck.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Groups traveling together for matches can meet up easily, grab drinks at the on-site bar, catch a set from whoever’s playing that night and try their luck at the machines without feeling underdressed or out of place.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
But a massive stroke of luck in the dying seconds gave Madrid victory.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Dick Hall created his own luck.
—Ishmael Johnson, Dallas Morning News, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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Your inspiration zone is showered with good fortune, thanks to magnanimous Jupiter beginning to roll forward there.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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The three-episode doc chronicles the intense legal battle that erupted over the multi-million dollar fortune of the iconic Italian actress, who died in 2023 at the age of 95.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Each Derby candidate has only one or two chances remaining to earn one of the 20 stalls in the oversized starting gate at Churchill Downs.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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There is a 40% chance of showers Friday night, rising to 80–90% Saturday morning through early afternoon.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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The bylaws contain categorical exclusions that prevent discretion in certain circumstances while allowing loopholes to be exploited in others.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Durham Constabulary are investigating the circumstances of the incident that led to Huntley's death and a file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration for charges.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Homeless people are also disproportionately vulnerable to traffic accidents.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The accident is under investigation.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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