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as in luck
the uncertain course of events
rather than leave everything to chance, let's plan how we're going to spend our time in New York City
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as in probability
a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another
the chance of being struck by lightning is very low
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as in venture
a risky undertaking
it's a chance, but I think the business will be profitable
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as in accidental
happening by chance
a chance advantage that I immediately recognized and made full use of
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as in to risk
to take a chance on
I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm
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as in to happen
to take place
there chanced to be a beautiful day when we were touring that part of Scotland
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Recent Examples of chance
Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
That event presented an opportunity that was too good to pass up: the chance to explore the seafloor below the iceberg’s original location—like overturning a rock or log in the woods to see what creatures lie hidden underneath.
—Ashley Balzer Vigil, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Participants were randomized to take either a placebo or chance piedra for four weeks.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
In the first period, the top line combined on the Hawks’ best chances of the frame: aNazar-to-Bedard-to-Dickinson pass, but Kings goalie Darcy Kuemper stopped Dickinson’s one-timer.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025
That event presented an opportunity that was too good to pass up: the chance to explore the seafloor below the iceberg’s original location—like overturning a rock or log in the woods to see what creatures lie hidden underneath.
—Ashley Balzer Vigil, Scientific American, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
If the remaining case goes to trial in April, West will have to chance to appear alongside another corporate defendant, Donda Academy Inc.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Participants were randomized to take either a placebo or chance piedra for four weeks.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chance
Noun
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However, their luck ran out in the following two games, where the Reds lost twice in a row to PSG in the last-16 second-leg and then Newcastle in the Carabao Cup final – the latter held them without a shot for an entire half.—
Brett Koremenos,
The Athletic,
21 Mar. 2025
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Two Georgia lottery players tried their luck — and walked away with life-changing wins.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The challenge is taking advantage of the rare opportunities that present themselves.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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Change for two-ways Unlike past years, the Heat’s two-way players didn’t get many NBA opportunities this season once Dru Smith sustained a season-ending Achilles injury on Dec. 12 after moving into the Heat’s starting lineup.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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These are the major factors standing in the way of interest rates coming down and leading forecasters to raise their recession probabilities.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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The probability of being hit by a primordial black hole is negligible, says Loeb.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Discover Magazine,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Traditionally, venture capitalists have looked to M&A or IPOs as the principal routes to exit.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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On Friday, Musk said another one of his ventures, xAI, was merging with the social network in an all-stock transaction, valuing the artificial intelligence business at $80 billion and the social media business at $33 billion.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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On Wednesday, People published the one-minute 18-second trailer for the 1880s period piece, which will release May 2. Baldwin, 67, stars as outlaw Harland Rust who finds himself on the run with his young grandson after the 13-year-old is sentenced to hang for an accidental killing.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2025
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At issue was a high school administrator mistakenly typing the wrong class name on Richardson’s transcript, creating an accidental duplicate.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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As the Trump administration tightens its stance on immigration, university officials are wary that foreign passport holders could risk having their visas revoked.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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That has Stabler risking his own life and that of his family.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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These offer more insight into party members, the consequences of events that happen in the main story, and the general nature of society in New Los Angeles.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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The new community, whose groundbreaking is scheduled to happen soon, also will feature some affordable units whose rental costs could possibly range between $2,200 and $3,800, a developer recently announced.—
Lisa J. Huriash,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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His lawyers noted there are many circumstances which might make a person ineligible for bond, such as coming in at a port of entry and having a visa questioned.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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The man who is arguably the most famous or legendary keyboard sideman in rock talked with Variety about the circumstances of his new album, his current west coast tour (with more dates to be added further east) and his eternal eagerness to salute his forebears.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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