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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
Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Look for at least one column of those responses next week, and given the volume of reaction there’s a good chance there will be two.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Thursday will be dry, and then rain chances ramp up again Friday and will continue through the weekend.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Though Shaynak had concerns about his mobility as an actor, the opportunity to be on The Pitt felt like too great a chance to pass up.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
Look for at least one column of those responses next week, and given the volume of reaction there’s a good chance there will be two.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
Hours before, attendees were optimistic about the state representatives chances to take on November’s Republican nominee.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Mar. 2026
Thursday will be dry, and then rain chances ramp up again Friday and will continue through the weekend.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chance
Noun
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Explain how luck and random chance are factors in both wins and losses.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Chelsea were fortunate to go in at half-time with the scores level at 1-1, needing a bit of luck when a clearance hit goalkeeper Okonkwo and ended up in the Wrexham net.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Designed by Pete and Alice Dye to resist one-note dominance, Sawgrass still works like an equal-opportunity interrogator.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Kidman jumped at the opportunity after reading the pilot, coming onboard as the star and as an executive producer.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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One European Central Bank policymaker cautioned against rushing to action, but nevertheless said that the probability of the next move in interest rates being an increase rather than a cut had gone up, Bloomberg reported.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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The joint venture, which launched March 5, showcases a lightweight low-runner shape in four colorways (natural grey, mustard yellow, burgundy, and black), built around core principles of sustainability and minimalism—an approach both brands have long championed.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2026
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Most of the album ventures beyond the R&B pockets Yebba usually resides in.—
Larisha Paul,
VIBE.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Baker said Wednesday the bill’s life sentence provision would not include cases where a reckless or drunken driver caused the accidental death of an officer.—
Marta Zherukha,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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However, prosecutors say Lee’s questions did not accurately describe the bloody scene or his girlfriend’s body, which showed multiple injuries and blunt force trauma that could not be explained by an accidental fall and instead indicated a violent struggle.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The vast majority of African nations are net food and fuel importers, meaning higher prices risk having a disproportionate impact on the continent.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has directed oil refineries to prioritize supplying cooking gas to its 330 million households, risking operations of over 3 million businesses that use its for commercial purposes.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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Liege police said that the blast outside the synagogue happened in the early hours of Monday morning.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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The number one thing will be what happens with these state lawsuits.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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The bylaws contain categorical exclusions that prevent discretion in certain circumstances while allowing loopholes to be exploited in others.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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Durham Constabulary are investigating the circumstances of the incident that led to Huntley's death and a file is being prepared for the Crown Prosecution Service for consideration for charges.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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