Synonyms of chanced

chanced

verb

past tense of chance

1

as in risked

to take a chance on

I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm

Synonyms & Similar Words

• risked
• ventured
• tempted
• hazarded
• confronted
• dared
• adventured
• gambled (on)
• faced
• braved
• ran the risk of
• subjected
• challenged
• jeopardized
• endangered
• bearded
• brazened
• menaced
• compromised
• breasted
• imperiled
• exposed
• defied
• outbraved
• wagered
• bet (on)

2

as in happened

to take place

there chanced to be a beautiful day when we were touring that part of Scotland

Synonyms & Similar Words

• happened
• came
• was
• did
• occurred
• passed
• befell
• transpired
• came down
• came about
• happed
• went on
• cooked
• went down
• came to pass
• came off
• betided
• proceeded
• arose
• developed
• materialized
• intervened
• rose
• resulted
• followed
• came up
• shaped (up)
• broke
• cropped (up)
• sprang (up)
• turned out
• fell out
• went off

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chanced

Despite constantly losing and chasing the game, Vancouver was still soundly outshot, out-chanced and exposed at five-on-five. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

The Sharks, per Natural Stat Trick, out-chanced the Islanders 29-15 at even strength, with the high-danger chances being listed at 18-7 in San Jose’s favor. — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 22 Oct. 2025