accidents

Synonyms

accident coincidence casualty mishap misadventure happenstance mischance fortuity sortes

Phrases with the word

accidents will happen fecal accidents soiling accidents stool accidents automobile accidents in road traffic accidents

Examples

There will be, I think, an attempt to grasp again the surprise and accidents of nature and a more intimate and sympathetic study of its moods, together with a renewed wonder and humility on the part of such as are still capable of these basic reactions. Edward Hopper

Since you cannot do good to all, you are to pay special regard to those who, by the accidents of time, or place, or circumstance, are brought into closer connection with you. Augustine of Hippo

Now it is established in the sciences that no knowledge is acquired save through the study of its causes and beginnings, if it has had causes and beginnings; nor completed except by knowledge of its accidents and accompanying essentials. Avicenna

Good care prevents accidents. American Proverb

Accidents will happen in the best-regulated families. Russian Proverb

If you close your eyes to facts, you will learn through accidents. African Proverb