as in accident
an unexpected benefit or advantage resulting from the uncertain course of events
the discovery of oil on their property was just an amazing fluke
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Recent Examples of fluke
But in his second season behind the bench, 42-year-old first-time head coach Spencer Carbery seems to be proving that his team’s unexpected appearance in the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs was no fluke.
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Carol Schram, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Liver flukes are parasites found in fish in that part of the world.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
Two wins to open the NFL season could be seen as a fluke.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
Season three got rockier reviews, and a fluke of timing meant Emmy voters were meant to be voting for season two even though season three was almost certainly foremost in their minds.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2024
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Carol Schram, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Liver flukes are parasites found in fish in that part of the world.
—Jay N. Yepuri, Health, 27 Oct. 2024
Two wins to open the NFL season could be seen as a fluke.
—Ben Morse, CNN, 23 Sep. 2024
Season three got rockier reviews, and a fluke of timing meant Emmy voters were meant to be voting for season two even though season three was almost certainly foremost in their minds.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluke
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Like many Santas, Dendy got into the role by accident, prodded two decades ago by his wife, whose firm was conducting its annual Christmas benefit for an East Dallas school.Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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My childhood friend died in a motorcycle accident after a day of drinking.Jane Hillstrom, The Mercury News, 21 Dec. 2024
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The rest of the state, including Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Columbus, has a 33-40% chance of seeing higher than normal temperatures in late winter and early spring.Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 22 Dec. 2024
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After all, this will be the pop star's last chance to cheer on Kelce before the playoffs.Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Dec. 2024
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Villa will hope their rotten luck against City finally changes this weekend.Oli Gamp, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
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The tradition calls for savoring this specific meal on December 31 as the pig represents luck—the animal’s forward motion, always led by their snout, is said to manifest good luck in the new year.Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 21 Dec. 2024
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“Fluke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluke. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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