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
The rise of Christian music is no fluke, as the genre has been steadily growing in popularity.
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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
This wasn’t going to be a one-year fluke as Freker, who was dubbed Mr. June for his postseason successes, led the Lancers to another sectional title as well as a sectional final appearance before leaving.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Sandhagen was in control for the entire fight, so this wasn’t a fluke win.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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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
This wasn’t going to be a one-year fluke as Freker, who was dubbed Mr. June for his postseason successes, led the Lancers to another sectional title as well as a sectional final appearance before leaving.
—Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 10 May 2025
Sandhagen was in control for the entire fight, so this wasn’t a fluke win.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluke
Noun
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Some patients have received custom titanium facial implants after accidents.—
Anne Schmitz,
The Conversation,
20 May 2025
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The car accident in 1987 changed their lives and wedding plans but not their love for each other.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Bill Skarsgård has returned to play Pennywise the Dancing Clown, a villain that King fans agreed the actor embodied to perfection, after initially turning down the chance to continue the character.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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King Charles hosts several garden parties at Buckingham Palace in London and one at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, inviting around 30,000 people annually for tea, conversation and music — and the chance to meet a member of the royal family.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
20 May 2025
Noun
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The chip company was contacted and made attempts to reach the registered owner, but no luck.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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The rest would be up to the walleyes – and, perhaps, a bit of fishing luck.—
Brad Dokken,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2025
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“Fluke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluke. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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