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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
In that campaign, he was joined by Aron Ralston, the mountaineer who had to amputate part of his right arm to survive a climbing accident, and others who were bitten by rattlesnakes and hunted by hungry vultures.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Many attempt to enter the country illegally via sea routes, often in overcrowded and unsafe vessels, risking accidents and loss of life.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Tragedy first struck the family when Martin's brother, David, died in a car accident.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Patterson, 41, has been paralyzed from the chest down since a Jeep rollover accident in 2017 severed his connection to the world below his shoulders.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
Many attempt to enter the country illegally via sea routes, often in overcrowded and unsafe vessels, risking accidents and loss of life.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Tragedy first struck the family when Martin's brother, David, died in a car accident.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Patterson, 41, has been paralyzed from the chest down since a Jeep rollover accident in 2017 severed his connection to the world below his shoulders.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
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In more of a symbolic blow due to the fact there were no casualties, a drone hit a high-rise apartment building in an upscale neighborhood of western central Moscow on Monday.—
Zahra Ullah,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Allegations of sovereignty violations, civilian casualties, and lack of due process have prompted debates about the legality and morality of drone warfare under international humanitarian law.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
8 May 2026
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The Moon in your sign trines Jupiter in Cancer early, amplifying charm, confidence, and creative luck.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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After a long season of losing, and perhaps some tanking, the teams’ fate comes down to … luck, the bounce of a ball.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
11 May 2026
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In the aftermath of the BAFTA Film Awards, the BBC created a new set of protocols, which now need to be unleashed without a hitch as the public broadcaster bids to avoid a repeat of the disaster.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
8 May 2026
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The United Nations estimates that, all told, thousands of people have died or will die as a result of the disaster.—
Andrea Thompson,
Scientific American,
8 May 2026
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The Sixers had momentum — a chance to steal (yes, steal) a game against a far (yes, far) superior Knicks team and salvage what was left of their playoff hopes after ceding the first two games of the second-round series at Madison Square Garden.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
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Once Cease was out of the game, the Angels had another chance.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Under certain circumstances, which were not identified, the system will initiate a reset in an attempt to improve performance.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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The series having three games in four nights has been taxing on both teams, but neither is dwelling on their circumstances compared to Boston and Ottawa’s six days off between games.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
9 May 2026
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Of course, with any tiny mishap or delay, like unexpected traffic, a long security line or an early departure, the traveler risks missing their flight.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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The lengthy delay between flights 11 and 12 owes partly to a mishap involving the original Flight 12 Super Heavy, which was destroyed during a pressure test this past November.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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There's a gut-punching element of tragedy, too, as Loki kills his real father, Laufey (Colm Feore), then appears to plummet to his own death in the final act.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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Years later, tragedy would only deepen the family’s understanding of what nursing and caring mean.—
Nancy Badertscher,
AJC.com,
6 May 2026
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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