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
The preliminary accident investigation report posted Monday to the FAA website says one person suffered serious injuries and three people suffered minor injuries when a helicopter carrying N-number N336SG crashed on takeoff Saturday in Pembroke Pines.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Related Stories The elephant of the title is no accident.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 16 June 2026
The embassy has reported six citizens hospitalized with injuries from jet ski accidents in the country since August 2024.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Two people, including a world-record-holding slackliner known for performing with Madonna, died in a BASE jumping accident in Utah on June 14, according to authorities.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 June 2026
Related Stories The elephant of the title is no accident.
—Jenny S. Li, Variety, 16 June 2026
The embassy has reported six citizens hospitalized with injuries from jet ski accidents in the country since August 2024.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
Two people, including a world-record-holding slackliner known for performing with Madonna, died in a BASE jumping accident in Utah on June 14, according to authorities.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
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According to the information in the Vịnh Mốc museum, there were no casualties underground during all the years of bombing.—
Pavlo Fedykovych,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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During a September 2025 exercise, the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency held a triage challenge to test the abilities of drones to cooperate with humans in responding to casualties.—
Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The viral bag has been called the team’s good luck charm.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Sometimes a little luck can go a long way, and Japan found that out firsthand in its 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in group stage action in the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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When a catastrophic breach at Piney Point threatened Manatee County homes with a toxic flood and fueled an environmental disaster five years ago, state leaders promised to clean up the mess with up to $200 million.—
Ryan Ballogg,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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Not allowing insurance companies to shift profits to out-of-state subsidiaries would save me more money than this disaster.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2026
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Gil was just a spectator on the play, with no chance to best the save.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2026
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Seattle had one last chance to seal a win as Hiedeman came down the court with just over 11 seconds left.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Horrible things happen all the time, crises and catastrophes that defy language and imagination.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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But if your concerned friend starts worrying about AI data centers literally causing a worldwide water catastrophe, the actual numbers involved should hopefully put those worries to rest.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
12 June 2026
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Investigation underway The Kentucky State Police is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding both crashes and the events that led to Suresh entering the roadway.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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This is a story devoid of childlike wonder, just the horrific evil men are capable of and the small acts of grace found in unspeakable circumstances.—
Chris Nashawaty,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 June 2026
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Reflecting on the viral attention, Moseder remains amused by how a simple mishap captured the attention of millions online.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Moreover, despite all of Reggie’s mishaps and his lifetime ban from the NFL, Monica has kept him financially sound and flourishing over the years.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Netflix also has a pair of strong four-hour adaptations in the harrowing Lord of the Flies and the darkly comic political tragedy of Death by Lightning.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 2026
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Since these leaks are invisible and odorless, a portable carbon monoxide detector is the only way to prevent a tragedy.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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