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luck

noun

ˈlək How to pronounce luck (audio)
Definition of lucknext
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 Maybe all that luck helped the Chiefs demolish the Broncos, 31-10? — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026 In many cases, Marcus is one of the only options to many theater-goers in the Midwest, so anyone who has been a member has been left out of luck. — Brian Welk, IndieWire, 17 Sep. 2026 Tuesday’s grandest clouds of lottery luck settled over jackpot winners from a big box retailer and a Miami-area Publix. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026 This could be a significant return for those unwilling to try their luck by investing now or in the near future. — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for luck
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
  1. fortune
  2. chance
  3. circumstance
  4. accident
Noun
  • Told in a comic, vibrant tone, this picaresque story follows the very wealthy Taiwanese-Chinese Wang family, who suddenly lose their fortune in the 2008 financial crisis and embark on a California-to-New York road trip, in a final bid for salvation.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The hope is that Anton will persuade Claire to rescue Gullen with her fortune.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of fortune
Noun
  • Nevertheless, for homebuyers with thin credit histories, having an alternative credit score used could mean a greater chance of getting more favorable mortgage terms.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Connecting with family history For Kassidy Angelo, Gioia’s co-founder and managing director, La Sponda signifies not only a new frontier for the company but also a chance to revisit her family’s heritage.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of chance
Noun
  • Decisions grounded in clear values and long-term strategy remain resilient even when circumstances evolve.
    — Nick Leighton, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • But the alternative—the freedom to perpetually abandon difficult circumstances—is, in the long run, the more wearying path.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of circumstance
Noun
  • An accident disrupts the ritual, and Keigetsu, thrown off balance, sees her spell spiral out of her control, sending the two women back into each other’s bodies.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Sep. 2026
  • As the news of the helicopter crash spread, media crews from the bus accident scene began rushing to the helicopter site and were told by law enforcement to evacuate because the situation was too dangerous, NBC4 footage showed.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of accident

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luck
lucked (out, on, onto, or into)
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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