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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
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Yet Cambiaso’s average of 1.3 key passes per 90 is not too far behind the Liverpool man’s mark of 1.8, perhaps showing that in a better, more fluid attack, the chances created result in far more goals.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
In Blue Prince, failure feels personal — there’s no obvious outside forces or chance gamble at play that leads to ruin.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Stock markets plummeted and economic forecasts increased the chances of a recession.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Yet Cambiaso’s average of 1.3 key passes per 90 is not too far behind the Liverpool man’s mark of 1.8, perhaps showing that in a better, more fluid attack, the chances created result in far more goals.
—Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
Verb
In Blue Prince, failure feels personal — there’s no obvious outside forces or chance gamble at play that leads to ruin.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
In Blue Prince, failure feels personal — there’s no obvious outside forces or chance gamble at play that leads to ruin.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chance
Noun
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Those hoping for a significantly cheaper way to buy Gemini Advanced will probably be out of luck.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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The less credibility those have, the more likely that Putin will be tempted to try his luck with round three.—
The Editors,
National Review,
24 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But the online Osaka Virtual Expo could attract over 250 million, allowing people who cannot travel to Japan an opportunity to experience the expo, nearly quadrupling the in-person attendance record set by Shanghai Expo in 2010.—
Matt Shaw,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Afterward, he was given plenty of opportunities to trash-talk.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2025
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JPMorgan pegged the probability of a recession this year at 60%.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025
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To Save Your Passwords, Microsoft Warns App Users Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Saturday, May 3rd Cleaning is often seen as unglamorous, labor-intensive work, deterring those chasing trendier ventures.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Much of World Liberty Financial's operation is still shrouded in mystery, but its founders have touted its ambitious goal of integrating their venture into the everyday traditional retail system.—
Soo Rin Kim,
ABC News,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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Their partnership was born from an accidental introduction at a content conference in Miami.—
Matthew Kayse,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have gotten rid of divisions that oversee databases on things like accidental deaths and injuries, including fatal shootings, poisonings and motor vehicle crashes.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Having the same player do both not only risks efficiency at each craft, but also tempts mayhem.—
Tim Graham,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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This dynamic has created a cruel catch-22 which forces an impossible choice: register and risk immediate deportation, or refuse and become criminalized for noncompliance, destroying any path to legal status.—
Kica Matos,
Time,
2 May 2025
Verb
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What happened between Stephanie and Sean in between the films.—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
5 May 2025
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Community members of the nearest inhabitable land to the spill site in Plaquemines Parish tell CBS News leaks like the Well #59 incident happen frequently, and that many oil leaks can continue to spill for quite some time, until a passerby happens to see them.—
Dan Ruetenik,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
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Filmed in a boxy aspect ratio that visually imprisons her in her circumstances, the movie uses tracking shots as hints into its character’s mindset.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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But as to the circumstances leading up to her surprise departure?—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2025
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“Chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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