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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 probabilities
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 ventures
a risky undertaking
it's a chance, but I think the business will be profitable
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as in risks
to take a chance on
I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm
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as in happens
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 chances
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 -
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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In the first half, Decatur thrived with a patient offense that consistently found interior scoring opportunities.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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This panel will explore how AI is impacting jobs in screenwriting, visual effects, editing, casting, and beyond, creating opportunities for filmmakers, content creators, and tech innovators alike.—
Essence,
Essence,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The best scenario for snow on the ground on Christmas Day would be in a region highlighted in white, where probabilities exceed 90%.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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This shift in perspective allowed the Austrian physicist Ludwig Boltzmann to reframe and sharpen the idea of entropy using probabilities.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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This Park City stunner is what happens when sleek modernism meets après-ski luxury.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
22 Mar. 2025
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If that happens, just embrace it!—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Multilateral organizations may also need clear protocols outlining who can access confidential materials, under what circumstances, and for how long.—
Allison Carnegie,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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The owner does have the theoretical option to try to convince a court that building expenses or other circumstances justify a higher rent increase, but few owners will go to the trouble or expense.—
Joshua Stein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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What does ‘no fault or negligence’ actually mean?—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
15 Feb. 2025
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What law enforcement does, the overdose epidemic marches on, with New Yorkers dying preventable deaths out of a combination of social factors, the tainting of the drug supply with potent synthetic opioids like fentanyl, and what has often been a lack of available treatment and support.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Over the years, this aircraft has had more than 21 major accidents and over 64 personnel killed and 93 injured.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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Designate a Safe Cutting Space – Set up a dedicated area for scissor use, free from distractions, to minimize the risk of accidents.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Chances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chances. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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