Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: by accident

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A big part of the fun of the show is seeing Anya quietly helping her parents succeed by placing them in the right spot with some childish demand — often by accident.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1453961/spy-x-family-animes-answer-family-sitcom-more-espionage-assassins/

Bedlam's presence changed everything, even if it was entirely by accident.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/venom-limbo-bedlam-time-effect-marvel/

But Holloway says drones that enter restricted airspace almost never do so by accident.

Source: https://abc11.com/rdu-drone-spotting-faa-predictions/13898061/

But there are other ways to credibly study the cause-and-effect relationships of dietary and lifestyle behaviors: by identifying situations in which people are exposed to those behaviors not by the randomizing hands of researchers but by accident.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/19/opinion/nutrition-science.html

Director William Friedkin wasn’t happy with the soundtrack until he found the perfect song by accident.

Source: https://collider.com/the-exorcist-theme-song-tubular-bells/

During the inquiry earlier in May, police conceded that Ms Higgins private information was given to the defence by accident.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12122483/Laura-Tingles-texts-Brittany-Higgins-Shane-Drumgold-DPP-leak.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

His house sits more than half a mile from the road, behind a tall gate, so nobody had strayed there by accident.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/04/03/the-dirty-secrets-of-a-smear-campaign

I learned this fact by accident, although if I play my cards right I can advertise on social media how you, too, can make a mint by discussing the weather with Russian and Ukrainian oligarchs.

Source: https://hotair.com/david-strom/2023/08/11/new-business-idea-talk-about-the-weather-n570439

“I’m a religious person, I don’t believe that the world was created by accident.

Source: https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-london-a-jewish-beekeeper-draws-honey-and-spirituality-from-his-hives/

In addition to the parking shortage, Mr Vo said people are often also getting fined because 'it is so easy to drive into a bus lane by accident'.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11602763/Life-UKs-worst-road-parking-tickets-drivers-copped-32-000-fines-totalling-2-26m.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

It’s a song you find yourself singing almost by accident.

Source: https://americansongwriter.com/what-do-the-lyrics-to-the-beatles-paperback-writer-mean/

It's not by accident he pitches deep into a lot of ballgames," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said of Rodriguez, who is 4-0 with a 3.03 ERA since the All-Star break.

Source: https://m.startribune.com/minnesota-twins-winning-streak-ends-shut-out-6-0-detroit-tigers-miguel-cabrera/600295767/

It was not by accident, but it was a deliberate choice carefully made to fight poverty, create employment and make life better for the people.

Source: https://hallmarknews.com/excitement-as-julius-berger-delivers-second-niger-bridge/

It was, perhaps almost by accident, one of the best investments Sony and Marvel could have made in securing a future for Spider-Man for years to come.

Source: https://www.slashfilm.com/1303918/tales-from-the-box-office-into-the-spider-verse-gave-more-than-hit-movie/

I wonder if the photographer included the film cameraman in the shot by accident or design.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/national/travelers-returning-from-new-year-holidays-crowd-train-stations-airports-expressways

Ling has the remarkable gift of clarity, frequently quotes his mother’s wisdom, has an infectious optimism Рђћ and will be the first to tell you that his formidable foray into addiction treatment was entirely by accident.

Source: https://www.dailynews.com/2023/04/30/dear-gov-newsom-if-addiction-is-a-brain-disease-where-are-all-the-doctors/

Maybe your character has enchanted hair, or maybe they're still figuring out how pomade works and created a hair helmet by accident.

Source: https://www.cnet.com/tech/gaming/your-hair-can-help-keep-you-alive-in-this-new-apple-arcade-game/

Muscle memory means I open the Drawer and swipe up again to scroll through the list of apps, but the setup here means, instead, I swipe, type something by accident, and then have to tap and clear the search bar before finding my app.

Source: https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/realme-11-pro-plus-review/