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also flukey
1
as in lucky
coming or happening by good luck especially unexpectedly
a fluky coincidence that kept me safely at home when the blizzard hit
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2
as in accidental
happening by chance
the fluky selection of consecutive numbers on consecutive days of the lottery
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Recent Examples of fluky
All five goals scored came either through deflections, tips, redirects or fluky plays.
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
His one interception came on a fluky play that was his first pass attempt of the night.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
After pressing the Wild for around 10 minutes, Buffalo tied the game for a second time on a classic fluky bounce.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025
Neither Horford or Post is much of an interior bruiser, and Green is too small to face off against, say, Victor Wembanyama (which became quite clear during Golden State's two fluky wins against Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs over the last week).
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
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Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Dec. 2025
His one interception came on a fluky play that was his first pass attempt of the night.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Dec. 2025
After pressing the Wild for around 10 minutes, Buffalo tied the game for a second time on a classic fluky bounce.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 30 Nov. 2025
Neither Horford or Post is much of an interior bruiser, and Green is too small to face off against, say, Victor Wembanyama (which became quite clear during Golden State's two fluky wins against Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs over the last week).
—Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fluky
Adjective
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For those with a serious need for speed, the up to 10 lucky fans who beat VCARB driver Arvid Lindblad’s simulator time will win $1,000 in Mobil™ gift cards.—
Mobil™ Fuels,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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To celebrate its tenth anniversary, the Kimpton Seafire Resort + Spa in the Cayman Islands is giving away a five-night stay to one lucky traveler celebrating a tenth of their own.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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An infant’s accidental exposure to an infected child can mean serious illness, brain swelling and sometimes death.—
Orlando Sentinel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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An infant’s accidental exposure to an infected child can mean serious illness, brain swelling and sometimes death.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That music was one of the only ways to communicate with his mom and formed the soundtrack to the mother and son’s happiest moments.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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For me, a happy ending would be Rue finally being free of all of her past mistakes that have led to her current situation.—
Zoë Haylock,
Vulture,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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To use words in ways that are unexpected or surprising, to repurpose some of the legalese that has been weaponized against my characters.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Objects that once seemed temporary now reveal unexpected permanence.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Colorado then got another fortunate bounce during a Kings power play in the third period.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Raiders couldn’t get out of their own way in many drafts, but also weren’t as fortunate.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Fluky.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fluky. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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