1
as in fortune
success that is partly the result of chance
some people have all the luck
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2
as in chance
the uncertain course of events
let's plan our vacation rather than leave everything to luck
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Recent Examples of luck
William and Charlotte have previously teamed up to wish the squad luck at major matches by sending personal messages on social media.
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Janine Henni, People.com, 27 July 2025
England have ridden their luck quite a bit this tournament.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 July 2025
Some of it has been luck, but the 31-year-old hesitates to use that as an excuse.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
This comes as 36% of the young professionals struggle to find a corporate gig, with some job-seekers sending out over 1,700 applications and searching for over a year with no luck.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 July 2025
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Janine Henni, People.com, 27 July 2025
England have ridden their luck quite a bit this tournament.
—Megan Feringa, New York Times, 27 July 2025
Some of it has been luck, but the 31-year-old hesitates to use that as an excuse.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 26 July 2025
This comes as 36% of the young professionals struggle to find a corporate gig, with some job-seekers sending out over 1,700 applications and searching for over a year with no luck.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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The team will hope its fortunes on the track can improve, too.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 July 2025
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Over the decades, thousands of treasure hunters have ventured into the rugged canyons—some even losing their lives—in pursuit of the fabled fortune.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Here are suggestions for staying safe during a thunderstorm: To reduce the chance of being struck by lightning, when venturing outside, have a plan to get to a safer area.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
31 July 2025
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Democratic lawmakers in Nashville are demanding answers on the plans, while the state’s Republican leaders have jumped at the chance to partner with Musk.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
31 July 2025
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Oster said the sentence justified the circumstances of the killing as well as the evidence presented during the trial.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
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Treatment for multiple myeloma is individualized based on disease severity and other factors that include age, general health, potential risks, and personal circumstances.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
14 July 2025
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The incident occurred on the Tuolumne Grove paved trail, which was temporarily closed following the accident.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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Running back Najee Harris remains on the non-football injury list after sustaining an eye injury in a July 4 fireworks accident.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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