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accident

[ak-si-duhnt] / ˈæk sɪ dənt /
NOUN
unexpected, undesirable event; often physically injurious
Synonyms
STRONGEST
calamity casualty disaster hazard mishap pileup setback
STRONG
blow collision crack-up fender-bender fluke misadventure misfortune smash total
WEAK
rear-ender smash-up stack-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
blessing boon good fortune good luck
WEAK
calculation decision intent intention
NOUN
chance event
Synonyms
STRONGEST
circumstance occurrence
STRONG
adventure contingency fate fluke fortuity fortune happening luck occasion turn
Antonyms
STRONG
certainty plan
WEAK
calculation decision decree intent intention necessity provision

Example Sentences

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The former transport worker plans to raise money for his local rugby club that brought him "back into the world" after a life-changing accident.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Woods was involved in a car accident in Jupiter, Fla. on Friday.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

Golf superstar Tiger Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels before his car crash last Friday, according to an accident report released by police Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

The fact that these two issues are coming up now — together— is no accident.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

As far as Chase knew, his father hadn’t set foot in Monica’s bedroom since the accident.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith

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