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
Again, that indicates there is something going on here that is more than a mere fluke.
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Warmer winters aren’t a fluke, even when punctuated with seasonably appropriate cold.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Söderblom, meanwhile, said his abysmal shootout record in the NHL is a fluke, too small a sample size to draw any real conclusions.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The blocked field goal against the Denver Broncos to remain undefeated wasn't a fluke.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Warmer winters aren’t a fluke, even when punctuated with seasonably appropriate cold.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 2 Feb. 2025
Söderblom, meanwhile, said his abysmal shootout record in the NHL is a fluke, too small a sample size to draw any real conclusions.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 20 Jan. 2025
The blocked field goal against the Denver Broncos to remain undefeated wasn't a fluke.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluke
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Blunt force trauma Another leading cause of death of migrants is falling from heights or experiencing car accidents.—
Marni LaFleur,
The Conversation,
11 Feb. 2025
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Just months later, in February 2024, Goldman spoke again to PEOPLE about how a car accident almost left Josephine without a dad.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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Jacobs said the Sacramento Kings also had a chance at getting basketball star Luka Doncic earlier but ultimately passed over the player, whose trade to the Los Angeles Lakers caused waves across the sports industry.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2025
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Chatsworth closes out West Valley League play Friday at Birmingham. Fairfax 65, Venice 60: The Lions helped their playoff chances behind Muhammad Singleton, who scored 28 points.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The Taco Stop's buzzing Midtown Fort Collins dining room is a far cry from the restaurant's roots, which took hold more than a decade ago after owners Cesar Lopez and Berenice Longoria tried their luck selling steak street tacos to late-night crowds out of their no-frills food cart.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Feb. 2025
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If a project fails, the bondholders are simply out of luck.—
Jonathan Shorman and,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Fluke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluke. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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