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
  • The local band leader Benjamin Washington was there, who Williams had not yet met.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Each day, a rotating group of about 25 dedicated volunteers operate the center to support about 40 to 50 unhoused individuals, ensuring their basic needs are met.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 10 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 11 Aug. 2026.

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