chanced

verb

Definition of chancednext
past tense of chance
1
as in risked
to take a chance on I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm

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2
as in happened
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 Synonyms for chanced
  1. happened
  2. ventured
  3. came
  4. occurred
Verb
  • Sarah can tell us what happened next.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • What happened The rebel forces that ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad on Sunday announced an interim government Tuesday.
    Peter Weber, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of happened
Verb
  • The group ventured along the South Platte River through open fields and deciduous woodland, near ponds and marshes.
    Helen H. Richardson, The Denver Post, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Beyond footwear, brands like Celine have ventured into niche categories like ski equipment, skateboards and even a pilates collection, appealing to consumers seeking a blend of function and luxury.
    Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of ventured
Verb
  • So what happened to the gap in pay after these changes came into effect?
    Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The idea to host a triple whammy of a book signing fete came while the pals were holidaying in Sicily this summer.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of came
Verb
  • This change in Level 4 and 5 visits likely occurred because there is no universally objective way to determine when a patient’s appointment is high versus medium intensity.
    Peter Ubel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Monumental change the occurred back in February, when longtime RADA president Kenneth Branagh was succeeded by David Harewood as president and Erivo took on the role of vice president.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of occurred
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