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
Authorities didn’t say how they were involved in the accident, and none of the victims’ identities were released.
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
In his final season of 1967, Uecker was injured in a motorcycle accident and involved in a bar fight.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
Local officials have increasingly encouraged residents to take public transit, bike and carpool in a bid to reduce traffic and the risk of accidents.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
But all of that is thrown into chaos when Amy is in a car accident that leaves her with a traumatic brain injury.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 17 Jan. 2025
In his final season of 1967, Uecker was injured in a motorcycle accident and involved in a bar fight.
—Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Jan. 2025
Local officials have increasingly encouraged residents to take public transit, bike and carpool in a bid to reduce traffic and the risk of accidents.
—Shawna Chen, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
But all of that is thrown into chaos when Amy is in a car accident that leaves her with a traumatic brain injury.
—Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
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The first question was whether Israel was willing to inflict collateral civilian casualties, and absorb military casualties, at a level that experts thought would be necessary to accomplish its goal.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Ukrainians are taking casualties, too of course—and struggling to keep their front-line brigades fully manned.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The player tried their luck in the Jan. 20 drawing and won $50,000 on a single ticket sold at a Publix supermarket in Atlanta, the Georgia Lottery said in an email.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
21 Jan. 2025
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Gibbs had attended Trump’s Sunday rally in the arena and wanted to try his luck at getting in again.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
20 Jan. 2025
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Victims can apply for other forms of disaster assistance.—
Solcyré Burga,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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As the potential new lead of the nation's federal national disaster response, Noem may also face questions about her handling of devastating floods in her state.—
Lexie Schapitl,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
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And now that idea has its chance to come to life in a big way in Chicago.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Lakers have two more chances at home before beginning their annual Grammy road trip, hosting Washington on Tuesday before another rivalry game Thursday against the Celtics.—
Dan Woike,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2025
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The theater’s return would be welcome, and a victory over circumstances.—
Tom Brueggemann,
IndieWire,
16 Jan. 2025
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Despite her current circumstances, the proud mother was able to make a rare public appearance last month to attend her son Kevin Hunter Jr.’s graduation in Florida.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
16 Jan. 2025
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While the plate stack mishap demonstrated that secondhand shopping isn't always easy, quirky thrift finds are all part of the fun for the growing consumer base.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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However, news of the rapper being charged in relation to the seemingly unintentional mishap didn’t surface until Dec. 31, 2024, nearly one month later.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
8 Jan. 2025
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The GoFundMe appeal continues to raise donations from well-wishers keen to help the family move on from the tragedy.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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All these years later, through prosperity and tragedy and a rebirth with the Chiefs, Reid has become what might be considered a coaching version of Picasso — one of the most influential and successful forces ever at their craft.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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