as in accident
an unexpected benefit or advantage resulting from the uncertain course of events
the discovery of oil on their property was just an amazing fluke
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Recent Examples of fluke
But Boston would not relinquish such a lead in Game 3, which led many to wonder if the Knicks' runs were a fluke.
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
Fluke anchor Fluke anchors, also referred to as Danforth anchors, have sharp, wide flukes that easily dig into sandy and muddy bottoms.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
The rise of Christian music is no fluke, as the genre has been steadily growing in popularity.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Still, there was a considerable chance that the results were a statistical fluke.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2025
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Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2025
Fluke anchor Fluke anchors, also referred to as Danforth anchors, have sharp, wide flukes that easily dig into sandy and muddy bottoms.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 1 May 2025
The rise of Christian music is no fluke, as the genre has been steadily growing in popularity.
—Xander Zellner, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
Still, there was a considerable chance that the results were a statistical fluke.
—Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluke
Noun
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Dogs can create traffic jams, cause (or worse, have) accidents in narrow aisles, and disrupt delicate plants on display.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Medical coverage $75,000 in emergency accident and sickness coverage $250,000 in evacuation and repatriation coverage $750 in emergency dental treatment coverage Pre-existing conditions No coverage for pre-existing conditions within 60 days of your policy’s start date.—
Jason Stauffer,
CNBC,
1 June 2025
Noun
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After the lengthy delay, LAFC had a golden chance on the ensuing free kick, with the ball into América’s box falling for Nathan Ordaz in clear shooting range.—
Avi Creditor,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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Everyone has a chance to join Team Ocean — which can mean taking part in beach cleanups, educating yourself and others about the ocean or taking part in local sustainability efforts.—
Jenna DiPaolo,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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The lottery luck keeps coming for Southern California, which now boasts two of the four Powerball jackpot winners this year.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Courtesy: Isshiki Matcha Struggling with FOMO Zheng credits her success to preparation, hard work and luck — which sometimes comes in the form of meeting the right person at the right time.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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“Fluke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluke. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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