1
as in encounters
to come upon face-to-face or as if face-to-face
chanced upon my archenemy as I rounded a corner
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2
as in finds
to come upon unexpectedly or by chance
I chanced upon your mother in the grocery store yesterday
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chances (upon)
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There will be five roster spots up for grabs, with one likely secured by whomever Dallas selects with its lottery pick, but there’s room for Bagley, especially as an emergency center option in case Dallas encounters more injury misfortune.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Anyone who encounters a sick, injured or dead marine mammal is asked to call the NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region stranding hotline at (866) 767-6114.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Fox has been taking supplements for nearly 20 years, and finds this one to be unique due to its comprehensive blend of powerhouse, natural ingredients.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2026
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However, the jury of appeals finds no recourse within the USATF rulebook to alter the results order of finish.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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That’s where the drill meets the coalface, so to speak.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 When purpose meets resources, progress becomes simple.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Chances (upon).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chances%20%28upon%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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