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
Coach Dice Shoe Charm Ready to try your luck and roll the dice?
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
But even that approach requires a level of curation, finesse, and a bit of dumb luck.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025
And yet, this authentic and downbeat immigrant drama questions what luck means in a ruthless, dog-eat-dog city where only the strongest survive.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
As June progresses, your luck will begin to change once Jupiter becomes exalted in Cancer on June 9.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
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Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 29 May 2025
But even that approach requires a level of curation, finesse, and a bit of dumb luck.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 May 2025
And yet, this authentic and downbeat immigrant drama questions what luck means in a ruthless, dog-eat-dog city where only the strongest survive.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
As June progresses, your luck will begin to change once Jupiter becomes exalted in Cancer on June 9.
—Liz Simmons, StyleCaster, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for luck
Noun
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How many individuals walked away from billion-dollar fortunes?—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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In a stroke of good fortune, Thrasher became House speaker the year Jeb Bush was elected governor in 1998.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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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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And, while the circumstances of this stranding are unusual, cetacean strandings in general are a relatively common occurrence.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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The circumstances illuminate a pressing issue in award campaigning: the lack of rigorous oversight in category placement.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Noun
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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
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There was one fatal accident when a young man in his twenties died in a collision with a vehicle, police chief Laurent Nuñez told reporters, while in the southwestern city of Dax, a 17-year-old died from stab wounds, French media reported.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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“Luck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luck. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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