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
Target has been trying to find companies to sublease its space for four years, but it's not had much — if any — luck and continues to pay millions per year in rent.
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Nick Halter, Axios, 23 Feb. 2025
Hence, securing a spot requires strategy, timing and a little luck.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Sometimes, the most significant discoveries are made through luck.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Just having better luck in terms of health won’t be enough if the 49ers can’t put more pressure on the quarterback.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Nick Halter, Axios, 23 Feb. 2025
Hence, securing a spot requires strategy, timing and a little luck.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Sometimes, the most significant discoveries are made through luck.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2025
Just having better luck in terms of health won’t be enough if the 49ers can’t put more pressure on the quarterback.
—Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
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Red Bull dominated the start of the year, winning the season opener in Bahrain by over 20 seconds, and Alpine slid back — only for both teams’ fortunes to change as the season wore on.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Khan-Mullins has covered the fortunes of Donald Trump, other presidential candidates, and Supreme Court justices.—
Kyle Khan-Mullins,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Given these historical precedents and the current political landscape, the chances of successfully removing a judge over policy disagreements remain slim.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Given that $$$4U was immediately positioned as Drake’s primary vehicle to regain his cultural and commercial footing post-beef, the album never really had a chance to exist as a sincere moment of collaboration.—
Carl Lamarre,
Billboard,
25 Feb. 2025
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Under state law, murder in the first degree only applies to a narrow list of aggravating circumstances, including when the victim is a judge, a police officer or a first responder, or when the killing involves a murder-for-hire or an intent to commit terrorism.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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His remaking frees him from the responsibilities and even the values that kept him from living a more interesting life, and that freedom is something many of us long for, even if the circumstances of his new life aren’t.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The Nets did follow up that accident by becoming the first team all season to fail to score 100 points against the Washington Wizards.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the sheriff’s office, the Carpentersville and West Dundee fire departments and the Carpentersville Police Department also responded to the accident scene, a West Dundee fire department news release said.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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