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
One big caveat about the design, though: Lefties are out of luck.
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PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
The $275,000 chunk of luck meant $331,600 of jackpot winnings came from that store in two days.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
In fact, creator Bruce Miller teases that audiences might very well be fed up with Nick by the end of this season but, with any luck, the writers have been able to thread that needle to keep Nick in the hearts of both June and the viewers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Maneuvering all the way to the seventh seed would require several strokes of luck, including the Bulls finishing the season on a 7-0 run while both the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic simultaneously collapsed.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
The $275,000 chunk of luck meant $331,600 of jackpot winnings came from that store in two days.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
In fact, creator Bruce Miller teases that audiences might very well be fed up with Nick by the end of this season but, with any luck, the writers have been able to thread that needle to keep Nick in the hearts of both June and the viewers.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025
Maneuvering all the way to the seventh seed would require several strokes of luck, including the Bulls finishing the season on a 7-0 run while both the Atlanta Hawks and Orlando Magic simultaneously collapsed.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
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Noboa heir to a fortune built on bananas Noboa’s first foray into politics was his stint as a lawmaker.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Chris Waugh Contrasting fortunes for Bayindir and Amass on full league debuts Amorim certainly has not been afraid to make headline-grabbing selection decisions during his first five months in charge at Old Trafford.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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The Fire’s best chance came in the 88th minute when Jonathan Bamba’s point-blank shot was stopped by Ustari.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 Apr. 2025
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The 46 economists surveyed by Wolters Kluwer Blue Chip Economic Indicators estimate a 47% chance of recession, up from 25% in February.—
Paul Davidson,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Although Obama’s circumstances as wife to a president are certainly extraordinary, her comments immediately resonated with women across the country because of their universality.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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While there may be some benefits, health effects will vary depending on individual circumstances and how the diet is followed.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lacy already was facing criminal charges stemming from a fatal car accident in Louisiana last December that had clouded his NFL prospects.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2025
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In January, Lacy was charged with negligent homicide, felony hit-and-run and reckless operation of a vehicle after police said Lacy caused a December 17 automobile accident in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana, that killed 78-year-old Herman Hall and injured two other people.—
Wayne Sterling,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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