chances are

phrase

: it is very likely that
Chances are she has already heard the news.

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Winds from the northeast will continue to whip up the waves on the coast and pass the breeze inland on Friday while rain chances are low with highs in the low to mid 80s across Central Florida, according to the National Weather Service in Melbourne. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026 Rain chances are low — 10% to 25% — as the front drifts southward during the day. — Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026 However, any meaningful rain chances are expected to remain outside North Texas through the weekend. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 How to Clean Your Fridge Exterior With Vinegar If your fridge is even remotely close to your oven or stovetop, chances are that its exterior can get pretty greasy from all of your cooking. — Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chances are

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“Chances are.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chances%20are. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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