chances are

idiom

: it is very likely that

Chances are she has already heard the news.

Examples of chances are in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rain chances are slim, with most staying dry through the middle of next week, the weather service said. —Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025

And if there's a bite mark, chances are some contamination has happened because animals can carry bacteria and parasites in their saliva. —Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025

And chances are, those assets hold financial, personal, or emotional value. —Jamie Hopkins, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025

Temperature drop over the weekend Moderate storm chances are in the mix Saturday as temperatures plummet. —Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2025

In March, your best chances are the desert southwest (the southern regions of California, Arizona and New Mexico) and Hawaii, according to data from Time and Date. —Jamie Carter, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025

The chances are low that the party can find a strong, unifying leader who can rescue the LDP brand. —Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025

If a book has swords and dragons on the cover, chances are boys will be interested. —Doug McIntyre, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025

Isolated thunderstorms are forecast for Wednesday, but chances are lower than previous days. —Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025

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