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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
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
King Charles hosts several garden parties at Buckingham Palace in London and one at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, inviting around 30,000 people annually for tea, conversation and music — and the chance to meet a member of the royal family.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 20 May 2025
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
Don’t leave it to chance that potential clients will scroll through your posts, give them a clear path to learn more and take action.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The sequence ends simply on the expression on Pascal’s face, receiving the unexpected mercy that Ellie might still give him a chance.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 20 May 2025
King Charles hosts several garden parties at Buckingham Palace in London and one at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, Scotland, inviting around 30,000 people annually for tea, conversation and music — and the chance to meet a member of the royal family.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 20 May 2025
Verb
The Venezuelans are being held at the maximum-security gang prison with little prospect of any due process or chance to contest their imprisonment.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2025
Don’t leave it to chance that potential clients will scroll through your posts, give them a clear path to learn more and take action.
—Sho Dewan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chance
Noun
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The chip company was contacted and made attempts to reach the registered owner, but no luck.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2025
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Madeline Coleman Williams rockets ahead in 2025’s ‘best of the rest’ battle Williams’ race showed how the Imola contest was about strategy amid the passing challenge, plus a dash of luck.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
Noun
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The class is specifically designed to provide an opportunity to ask questions about Christianity and our Lutheran theology.—
Carin Schoppmeyer,
Arkansas Online,
17 May 2025
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In 2014, two decades after her dismissal, Silverman took the opportunity to host SNL.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
16 May 2025
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 May 2025
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The book challenges conventional wisdom about risk, uncertainty, and probability, offering a framework for understanding and navigating a world dominated by the unpredictable.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The gymnastics star, 22, teased an unexpected career venture when speaking with PEOPLE exclusively on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit launch party red carpet at The Hard Rock Hotel in New York City on Thursday, May 15.—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Her next ventures will undoubtedly continue to inspire wholesome games with cozy art.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Collantes ruled the cut was the result of an accidental headbutt, Suarez’s team is arguing that a punch caused the cut.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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But the real Sylvia and Mort were larger-than-life characters and became accidental celebrities when The Nanny aired.—
Victoria Edel,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The trade: Calendar spread One way to make a bullish bet while risking somewhat less capital than buying the stock is with a calendar spread.—
,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The emotional resonance may indeed feel genuine, but as researchers caution, without clinical supervision or ethical oversight, users risk confusing simulated empathy with genuine treatment and mental attunement.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Verb
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On Friday, May 16, the Idaho State Police (ISP) revealed the names and origin countries of the individuals who died in the May 1 crash, which happened just before 7:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park — about 16 miles west of Yellowstone.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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One was contingent on Soto signing elsewhere in free agency, which is exactly what happened.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
17 May 2025
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No other details were released and circumstances of the incident remain unclear.—
Cristóbal Reyes,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2025
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Postecoglou has varied his system more than critics have suggested, but his commitment to open football, almost whatever the circumstances, has often left Tottenham exposed.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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“Chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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