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
See All Example Sentences for fluke
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluke
Noun
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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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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 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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Madeline Coleman Williams rockets ahead in 2025’s ‘best of the rest’ battle Williams’ race showed how the Imola contest was about strategy amid the passing challenge, plus a dash of luck.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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“Fluke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluke. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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