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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
The Netherlands is the biggest tough-luck country in World Cup history, reaching the final three times (1974, ‘78 and 2010) and losing twice by one goal and once by two.
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Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Good luck trying to overcome the odds in New York after that fanbase hasn’t witnessed an NBA Finals at MSG for 27 years.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
That takes skill, luck and an artistic eye.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 June 2026
Harrell has had excellent luck sourcing artwork from thrift stores and flea markets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
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Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 7 June 2026
Good luck trying to overcome the odds in New York after that fanbase hasn’t witnessed an NBA Finals at MSG for 27 years.
—Mark Medina, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
That takes skill, luck and an artistic eye.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 5 June 2026
Harrell has had excellent luck sourcing artwork from thrift stores and flea markets.
—Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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One reason for Oceanside’s good fortune is Measure X, a temporary half-cent sales tax that provides millions of dollars annually for public safety, homeless assistance and other high-priority services.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 June 2026
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His main opponent, Samvel Karapetyan, is a billionaire who made his fortune in Russia and is under house arrest, accused of advocating for the government’s overthrow.—
Avet Demourian,
Los Angeles Times,
8 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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Authorities said the exact circumstances of the fatal fall are under investigation.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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But inconsistencies between location data and statements Brian Hooker made to investigators have intensified scrutiny on the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, a US official familiar with the criminal investigation told CNN.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
6 June 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 9 Jun. 2026.
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