chanced (upon)

past tense of chance (upon)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chanced (upon)
Verb
  • Others had encountered her through nightlife, music or mutual friends.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Inside the funeral home, sources told the Tribune on Friday, police and other authorities encountered bodies on gurneys but also on shelves alongside equipment.
    Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Drohan founded Solairus in 2009 after two decades in the industry.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Blue Bird, founded in Fort Valley, will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2027.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Both men sat in opposite corners afterward before Reigns walked to the center and offered a fist, and Rollins met it.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Last August, the International Association of Genocide Scholars passed a resolution declaring that Israel’s actions met the legal definition of genocide.
    Arielle Kaden, New York Daily News, 3 Aug. 2026
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“Chanced (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chanced%20%28upon%29. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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