1
as in casualty
a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury
was involved in a minor accident on her way home from work
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as in luck
the uncertain course of events
you shouldn't leave it to accident to decide where you'll be lodging in the course of your trip across the country
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Recent Examples of accident
Based on a true story, A Bridge Between centers on Anthony Hodges, a young basketball player recovering from a severe car accident that left him with injuries and doubts about his future.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
That same day, winter weather caused a large multi-vehicle accident on the highway's westbound lanes, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said in a news release.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
The cause of death was ruled to be multiple blunt-force injuries — she was found with rib fractures and a spine fracture — and the manner of death was ruled an accident by the medical examiner.
—Christian Martinez, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
Both the 13-year-old and the 15-year-old are facing an open count of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, leaving the scene of an accident involving great bodily harm or death, and unlawful possession of a handgun by a person, police said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
That same day, winter weather caused a large multi-vehicle accident on the highway's westbound lanes, the Arizona Department of Public Safety said in a news release.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2025
The cause of death was ruled to be multiple blunt-force injuries — she was found with rib fractures and a spine fracture — and the manner of death was ruled an accident by the medical examiner.
—Christian Martinez, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025
Both the 13-year-old and the 15-year-old are facing an open count of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, leaving the scene of an accident involving great bodily harm or death, and unlawful possession of a handgun by a person, police said.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
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And while the ongoing airstrikes have wrecked the Houthis by taking out vital missile-launching facilities with no U.S. casualties, the Democrats attacked Trump and his defense and intelligence team for leaks over the attack plan.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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So far, no Chinese national casualties have been reported.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, their luck ran out in the following two games, where the Reds lost twice in a row to PSG in the last-16 second-leg and then Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final – the latter held them without a shot for an entire half.—
Brett Koremenos,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Two Georgia lottery players tried their luck — and walked away with life-changing wins.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, almost everyone agrees that a closer examination is needed after the disaster at DCA.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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The 1986 Chernobyl disaster in Ukraine shocked the world, contaminating regions across Eastern Europe and affecting millions.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the ’90s, a movie like this one might have had a chance to catch on.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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Don’t expect a speedy renewal of David Blaine: Do Not Attempt – at least until the title star has a chance to fully recover.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
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His lawyers noted there are many circumstances which might make a person ineligible for bond, such as coming in at a port of entry and having a visa questioned.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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However, nuance matters in punctuation, and Albritton has found an important caveat: In certain circumstances, periods are used to convey earnestness or seriousness.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
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In the video, 28-year-old Hayley Hanlon revealed the hilarious and unexpected mishaps that didn't go according to plan on her big day, from flower mix-ups to wardrobe malfunctions.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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Thursday’s incident in the latest plane mishap to occur in 2025.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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The rush occurred mere weeks before Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach’s planned announcement of their spa updates; the tragedy in Los Angeles simply moved up the timeline for the quiet, coastal community’s merits as a luxury wellness hub.—
Jessica Ourisman,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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And that March, tragedy struck when three people died in a fatal crowd surge at her concert with Finesse2tymes in Rochester, N.Y.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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