1
as in casualties
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 chances
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 accidents
During his tenure, the Federal Railroad Administration audited the railways in the wake of two fatal accidents in 2021 and 2022.
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Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Two people were killed in accidents on Arkansas roads this weekend, according to preliminary reports from Arkansas State Police.
—Parker Mancino, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
This increases the risk of rear-end collisions or accidents in emergencies where rapid braking is required.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Racing is hard, and accidents happen.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The two accidents came days after another such stampede in Africa’s most populous country, amid a growing trend by local organizations, churches and individuals to organize charity events ahead of Christmas, as the country struggles with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.
—Dyepkazah Shibayan and Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The pilot survived, but other similar accidents were fatal.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 21 Dec. 2024
An investigation by the Associated Press last month revealed rising safety issues with the Osprey over the past five years, including faster-than-expected parts wear, and that the design of the aircraft itself is directly contributing to many of the accidents.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Minimize smells by dealing quickly with accidents.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Two people were killed in accidents on Arkansas roads this weekend, according to preliminary reports from Arkansas State Police.
—Parker Mancino, arkansasonline.com, 22 Dec. 2024
This increases the risk of rear-end collisions or accidents in emergencies where rapid braking is required.
—Josh Max, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Racing is hard, and accidents happen.
—Roberto Baldwin, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
The two accidents came days after another such stampede in Africa’s most populous country, amid a growing trend by local organizations, churches and individuals to organize charity events ahead of Christmas, as the country struggles with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation.
—Dyepkazah Shibayan and Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
The pilot survived, but other similar accidents were fatal.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 21 Dec. 2024
An investigation by the Associated Press last month revealed rising safety issues with the Osprey over the past five years, including faster-than-expected parts wear, and that the design of the aircraft itself is directly contributing to many of the accidents.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Minimize smells by dealing quickly with accidents.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidents
Noun
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Those casualties came amid a disappointing season for the once-Super-Bowl-hopeful Jets, who fell to 4-11 with Sunday’s 19-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at MetLife Stadium.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
24 Dec. 2024
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During the Civil War, Gettysburg and other engagements resulted in a higher percentage of casualties among combatants.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
Noun
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In the past few years, the platform has enabled participants to have a real-time snapshot of port and inland network congestion and monitor unexpected cargo shifts caused by disasters like the Baltimore Bridge collapse, and world events, such as the Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
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Another $29 billion will go to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for response, recovery and mitigation related to presidentially declared major disasters.—
Alan Wooten | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Dec. 2024
Noun
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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, 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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There are some mitigating circumstances, including the exit of Slot’s predecessor, Jurgen Klopp, in May.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Older Americans — who’ve worked hard all our lives — shouldn’t be pushed out onto the streets, forced to go without sufficient food or health care due to unfortunate circumstances.—
Sherlea Dony,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
Cite this Entry
“Accidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidents. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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