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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
Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
Today’s’ New Moon is your chance to think about your attitude toward money and wealth.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2025
Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 14 June 2025
This model leaves the discovery of one’s strengths, and the learning of great habits, to chance.
—Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Noun
There will still be the chance to display betting firms on the sleeves of kits, advertising boards and on training wear, but it is forecast that the value of some sponsorship deals could be halved in the next 12 months.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
Today’s’ New Moon is your chance to think about your attitude toward money and wealth.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Aug. 2025
Verb
With immigration enforcement protests spreading across the country and millions of Americans expected to protest at nearly 2,000 locations on June 14, governors are having to weigh calling in the National Guard in case of violence versus chancing having Trump do it for them.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 14 June 2025
This model leaves the discovery of one’s strengths, and the learning of great habits, to chance.
—Juliette Han, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chance
Noun
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Behind the scenes, it was held together with duct tape and luck.—
Renny Vandewege,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Later rounds are where careful attention to detail, assessment of drafted situation and a certain degree of luck can turn a Day 3 selection into a starting fantasy asset.—
Jeff Haverlack,
New York Times,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The trend is part of a global $2.24 billion adult recreational sports industry that's headed toward $3 billion by 2028 as adults seek out new opportunities for social connection, according to online market research company ReportLinker.—
Hadley Hitson,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Launched in 2021 and continuing through 2031, the program aims to increase the number of women served by 10% by increasing opportunities of empowerment and enhancing their access to education.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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In an early-morning update on Friday, the agency said the disturbance at 50 percent chance of formation through 48 hours, with the same probability through seven days.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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If power to the tuned mass damper failed (a plausible occurrence in a hurricane), this probability fell to once every 16 years.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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And a new personal venture is in the works: developing a masterclass on social selling.—
Pamela N. Danziger,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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The joint venture is 55% owned by Rio Tinto and 45% by BHP.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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An accidental entrepreneur Epic’s Deep Space Auditorium.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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Investigators concluded that Gupta, as the parent caring for Aria at the time, caused her death and staged accidental drowning.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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While many of their supporters want the files released, a public disclosure also risks revealing potentially embarrassing information about how the Epstein investigation was handled and President Trump’s friendship with the late financer.—
Emily Goodin,
Miami Herald,
23 Aug. 2025
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By ousting the Defense Intelligence Agency's director after his agency produced an assessment that contradicted the White House narrative on Iran, the administration risks silencing independent analysis at a moment of high geopolitical tension.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
Verb
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What happened in viral videos Widely circulated video appears to show Tchervinski slapping a Black man in the face during a confrontation, which happened on Fourth Street around 2:45 a.m.—
Cameron Knight,
The Enquirer,
22 Aug. 2025
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In her confessional, Larsa asks who can show up two hours late and pretend like nothing happens.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
22 Aug. 2025
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Even the after effects of New Zealand’s oil and gas drilling ban did not create such a bizarre set of circumstances and pricing pain points.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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There is also an element of luck and circumstance involved, including the day-to-day component of what happens at a club and how a manager manages training loads.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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