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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2
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
One spot denounced personal injury attorneys who promise justice for victims of accidents and assaults but take big chunks of settlements and judgments.
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Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Gore said railroad accidents are investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board and redacted police reports wouldn’t impede the investigation.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The best way to overcome travel accidents is to always be prepared.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Preventing electrical accidents is crucial.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Two snowmobilers died in separate accidents in western Wyoming in late January, officials said.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Opponents, however, raise concerns about radiation, nuclear waste and potential accidents.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
For nearly three years, Dillard combed private databases, accessing records of 911 calls made during automobile accidents, officials said.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Dan Walters, Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2026
Gore said railroad accidents are investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board and redacted police reports wouldn’t impede the investigation.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The best way to overcome travel accidents is to always be prepared.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
Preventing electrical accidents is crucial.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 11 Feb. 2026
Two snowmobilers died in separate accidents in western Wyoming in late January, officials said.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Opponents, however, raise concerns about radiation, nuclear waste and potential accidents.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 10 Feb. 2026
Stay safe on wintry roads with these valuable winter driving tips from the NWS, and reduce the risk of accidents during challenging weather conditions.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
For nearly three years, Dillard combed private databases, accessing records of 911 calls made during automobile accidents, officials said.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accidents
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Last year saw a 31% increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties compared with 2024, the advocacy group Human Rights Watch said in a report published Wednesday.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Among the latest casualties are the ADAS radar sensors on the front of many modern cars.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Continue reading … GROUNDED TRUTH – Puka Nacua plays coy on chances for Sydney Sweeney date after making play for her.—
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FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The scenes in the French capital are full of welcome color and life — everything from receptions in salons or at Versailles to a street carnival to a mermaid swimming in an aquarium — all chances to display sumptuous costumes by Corinne Bruand.—
Jocelyn Noveck,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2026
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The next commissioner must prepare for more frequent disasters while managing long term coastal erosion.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The February 2021 freeze became one of the deadliest and costliest disasters in state history.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Houston Chronicle,
13 Feb. 2026
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Many would give the shirt off their back to have your luck in men.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the first five minutes, Leeds had several moments of threat down their left side, with Abbott actually doing well — albeit armed with a big chunk of luck — to deflect a Gabriel Gudmundsson cross over his own bar.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Temporary one-time, 24-hour, oversized vehicle permits are available under the 2021 ordinance for special circumstances such as new vehicles, guests, or unloading and loading.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Feb. 2026
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Wentworth Area detectives on Sunday morning were investigating the circumstances around the girl's death.—
Tim Jacobi,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Recent earthquakes in this area have caused secondary hazards such as landslides and liquefaction that might have contributed to losses.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The complaint includes several photographs of deterioration and hazards.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Accidents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accidents. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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