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
And while some fans are disappointed their favorite team won’t be picking higher, the good news is that Carolina — in its limited history — has had quite a bit of luck with the No. 8 spot.
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
The man from Pulaski County also had some luck — but his prize was 4,000 times bigger than his wife’s.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
Ferentz hasn’t had much luck with transfer quarterbacks.
—John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
As McNally reached her eighth year trying out for the Atlanta Falcons, her luck finally began to turn around.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2025
The man from Pulaski County also had some luck — but his prize was 4,000 times bigger than his wife’s.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2025
Ferentz hasn’t had much luck with transfer quarterbacks.
—John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
As McNally reached her eighth year trying out for the Atlanta Falcons, her luck finally began to turn around.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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Girls Aloud vocalist Cheryl Tweedy, his former partner and mother of his eight-year-old son, Bear, is legally responsible for Payne’s fortune after being named an administrator for his estate.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
8 May 2025
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Only Berkshire Hathaway investor Warren Buffett's pledge to donate his fortune—estimated by Forbes at $160 billion—may be larger, depending on stock market fluctuations.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The Cook Political Report currently has 19 House seats labeled as toss ups, meaning either party has a good chance of winning.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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Of course, there is always the chance that changes.—
Matt Galatzan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Filmed in a boxy aspect ratio that visually imprisons her in her circumstances, the movie uses tracking shots as hints into its character’s mindset.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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But as to the circumstances leading up to her surprise departure?—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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Officer’s actions raise red flags in review Allen’s arrest began with a dirt-bike accident involving his younger brother, Parks, 16, who had spun out of control in a residential neighborhood in Meridian.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
8 May 2025
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After the death of Karen, Grammer’s two half-brothers, Stephen and Billy, died in a scuba diving accident in the Virgin Islands.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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