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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
Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
And soon, the United Kingdom could become another target which has a chance to drive a wedge between the U.K's trade relationship with the EU.
—Planet Money Staff, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Participants were randomized to take either a placebo or chance piedra for four weeks.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Taiwan will need to triple or quadruple its arsenal of antiship missiles to have a chance at disabling a significant number of the vessels China would use to move its forces onto Taiwan’s shores.
—Jennifer Kavanagh, Foreign Affairs, 25 Feb. 2025
And soon, the United Kingdom could become another target which has a chance to drive a wedge between the U.K's trade relationship with the EU.
—Planet Money Staff, NPR, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
If the remaining case goes to trial in April, West will have to chance to appear alongside another corporate defendant, Donda Academy Inc.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Participants were randomized to take either a placebo or chance piedra for four weeks.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chance
Noun
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The discovery was a stroke of geological luck; Zhurong's beach would probably have eroded away into something unrecognizable over the last 3.5 billion years if it hadn't been buried beneath those 33 feet of rocky, dusty debris from asteroid impacts, volcanoes and dust storms.—
Kiona N. Smith,
Space.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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The manager said the bank that approved the loan had tried contacting the woman for about two months without any luck.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One of his key strengths is his ability to embrace challenges as opportunities for innovation.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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At the conclusion of the panel, families will have an opportunity to tour the campus.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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At the end of January, when the 10-year yield was about 0.31 percentage point clear of the 3-month, the probability was just 23%.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
26 Feb. 2025
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The European Space Agency shared a similar risk assessment of its own Tuesday, finding that the probability was .001%.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Fubo sued days after the announcement and won a preliminary injunction from a federal judge last August to temporarily block the venture.—
Erik Hayden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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Harris further told Robinson that Musk holds security clearance because of his numerous business ventures’ work with the Defense Department.—
Danielle Battaglia,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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As the largest startup offering cyber insurance and proactive monitoring tools with over 90,000 policyholders, Coalition insures against incidents like cyberattacks, email scams and accidental privacy violations.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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The death of a man whose body was found in a burning car in Cromwell was ruled accidental, according to the Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Based on these charges, Depardieu risks five years of imprisonment and a fine of €75,000.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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Failing to do so risks the industry’s authenticity, credibility, and longevity.—
Iris Dorbian,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This is heavily used in marketing materials but in my experience isn't what actually happens, even with merino wool.—
Scott Gilbertson,
WIRED,
22 Feb. 2025
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This is what happens when the wealthy and powerful aren’t strictly controlled.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
22 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Under state law, murder in the first degree only applies to a narrow list of aggravating circumstances, including when the victim is a judge, a police officer or a first responder, or when the killing involves a murder-for-hire or an intent to commit terrorism.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN,
21 Feb. 2025
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The thematic architecture is lucidly in place in this tale of sons stepping out of the shadows of their fathers to test their mettle in the most perilous of circumstances.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Chance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chance. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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