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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
Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Barca’s win at Leganes moved them seven points clear at the top of La Liga ahead of second-place Madrid, who have the chance to reduce the gap on Sunday with their trip to Alaves.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Art De Roché, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
So this time, Johansson didn’t leave anything to chance, reaching out directly to Steven Spielberg, the director of the first film and the godfather of the franchise.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
If the optimal progress and benefit to society is to be realized, then self-interest needs to be checked with equalizing policy that limits the chances of any one entity being both the creator and arbiter.
—Hessie Jones, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Barca’s win at Leganes moved them seven points clear at the top of La Liga ahead of second-place Madrid, who have the chance to reduce the gap on Sunday with their trip to Alaves.
—Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Verb
Rediscovering goal threat and chance creation through dribbling could be crucial before the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid.
—Art De Roché, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2025
So this time, Johansson didn’t leave anything to chance, reaching out directly to Steven Spielberg, the director of the first film and the godfather of the franchise.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chance
Noun
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The massive success can be seen in real time, as the electronic signup sheet typically fills up and spills over onto a waitlist within minutes of it being emailed out—we’ve tried each month to snag a spot with no luck, just to test this theory.—
Sophie Liza Cannon,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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And if this isn’t an isolated incident, then this presents a huge problem for the remnants of humanity, most of whom have survived through a mixture of luck and simply being able to outthink these single-minded creatures.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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And on Wednesday, the Mets and Rangers provided opportunities to see their respective offerings in a span of about six hours.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The contest, which dates back to 1960, offers golf pros the opportunity to participate in a lighthearted session shortly before the real competition tees off.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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According to the press release, there’s a 0.3% probability that these findings were a statistical fluke.—
Chantelle Lee,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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On Wednesday, the FDA issued its recall classification as Class II, indicating the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects, though the probability of serious harm is remote.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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The founding partners of Slate PR have dissolved the publicity firm after 15 years, but are staying in business together with the launch of new venture, Apex Public Relations.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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That announcement of a new venture came sooner rather than later and revealed that four of Slate PR’s founders are sticking together.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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What followed was part social experiment, part accidental soul-baring, and slightly more fun than doomscrolling solo.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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Similarly, an accidental executor can be the trustee of a revocable trust after the grantor has passed away.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker, J.D.,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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As key foreign investors and trading partners reconsider their presence, the U.S. risks losing access to critical goods, capital, and innovation.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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The film is about a couple who, desperate to escape their suffocating reality, risks everything on a revolutionary dream-sharing device.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Instead, time is running out an array of bad defensive performances leave them eight points behind the Montreal Canadiens and a tragic number of one to be eliminated, something that can happen as soon as Thursday’s visit to the New York Islanders.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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What’s happening is a homogeny of deal-making and how deals are done because of the streamers.—
Lauren Coates,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Although Obama’s circumstances as wife to a president are certainly extraordinary, her comments immediately resonated with women across the country because of their universality.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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While there may be some benefits, health effects will vary depending on individual circumstances and how the diet is followed.—
Melissa Nieves,
Verywell Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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