1
as in chance
happening by chance
finding the gold was all the more remarkable because its discovery was entirely accidental
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as in irrelevant
not being a vital part of or belonging to something
we're considering the painting's merit as a work of art, its commercial value being entirely accidental as far as we're concerned
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Recent Examples of accidental
But Ewing notes their life cycle and human behavior are conducive to accidental spreading.
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Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2025
State and local officials said Tuesday the investigation into the fire will remain ongoing, but the preliminary evidence shows the cause of the fire was accidental.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
The Grammy-winning artist died in an accidental drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica at the age of 54.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 July 2025
According to multiple reports, including from CNN and People Monday, Warner died Sunday following an accidental drowning while swimming during a family vacation in Costa Rica.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
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Calista Oetama, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2025
State and local officials said Tuesday the investigation into the fire will remain ongoing, but the preliminary evidence shows the cause of the fire was accidental.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 22 July 2025
The Grammy-winning artist died in an accidental drowning while on a family vacation in Costa Rica at the age of 54.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 July 2025
According to multiple reports, including from CNN and People Monday, Warner died Sunday following an accidental drowning while swimming during a family vacation in Costa Rica.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidental
Adjective
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The idea of four years on a residential campus may feel either inaccessible or irrelevant.—
Catherine Wehlburg,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Its 194 mph top speed and ability to cover zero to 62 mph in 3.4 seconds are irrelevant on congested Cañon Drive, but the soundtrack of the model’s 4.0-liter twin-turbo V-8 adds gravitas to the arrival at our breakfast destination.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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The homeowners, meanwhile, are locked in a separate case with Ocean over what Peck said was an inadvertent naming error in filing the 2017 assignment of rights.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 July 2025
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How Students Are Gaming The System Students have become inadvertent experts at understanding how language shapes AI responses.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Adjective
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To support this, organizations should map their internal resources and skill sets to find the right balance between in-sourcing and out-sourcing, depending on where internal expertise resides and where external partnerships may be more efficient.—
Sander Barens,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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These companies make car buying more straightforward by creating a consumer-centric shopping experience where drivers can easily narrow down their options without having to deal with sales tactics and external opinions.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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His unexpected cameo also served as a promotion for his Big3 basketball league, which is slated to play games at Heritage Bank Center on July 26, the last night of the Cincinnati Music Festival.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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However, as the day progresses, unexpected events might catch you off guard, which could test your patience.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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Although individual plants have a lifespan of 30-90 years, adventitious shoots grow up from roots.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
5 July 2025
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Lauren Heller Since Sagittarians are willing to try anything once, the Fire sign resembles Lauren's adventitious persona.—
Lisa Stardust,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Test strips are used to prevent unintentional consumption of fentanyl in drugs like cocaine, heroin and marijuana, which are sometimes laced with synthetic opioids.—
Bayliss Wagner,
Austin American Statesman,
23 July 2025
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Yang also produced some unintentional comedy due to his total lack of familiarity with the defensive-three-seconds rule.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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As Spell-Hansson notes in her research publication, organizational leaders can be aware of the interplay of extrinsic and intrinsic barriers and opportunities and be strategic in crafting workplace cultures that will be welcoming to all potential employees.—
Susan Madsen,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The most common causes of extrinsic stains are coffee, tea, red wine, colas, and smoking.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
2 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To the extent permitted by applicable law, all judgments or awards shall be limited to actual out-of-pocket damages (excluding attorneys’ fees) associated with participation in this Promotion and shall not include any indirect, punitive, incidental and/or consequential damages.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
29 July 2025
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When a deadline trade for a reliever works, the price is almost incidental.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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“Accidental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidental. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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