chances 1 of 2

noun

Definition of chancesnext
plural of chance
1
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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2
as in opportunities
a favorable combination of circumstances, time, and place this is my one chance to succeed

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3
as in probabilities
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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4
as in ventures
a risky undertaking it's a chance, but I think the business will be profitable

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chances

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of chance
1
as in risks
to take a chance on I don't think we should chance driving in this snowstorm

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2
as in happens
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 Synonyms for chances
  1. luck
  2. opportunities
  3. probabilities
  4. happens
  5. circumstances
  6. does
  7. accidents
Noun
  • That’s pretty darn incredible, and with luck, the ease and processes around buying and selling will only continue to improve.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Supreme Court could also decide not to review the case, in which case TikTok may be out of luck, according to Gautam Hans, associate director of the First Amendment Clinic and professor at Cornell Law School.
    Clare Duffy, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of luck
Noun
  • Make a purposeful commitment to your goals and seek opportunities that challenge you.
    Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Cato’s number two ranking was due to a mixture of positives and opportunities for improvement.
    Peter Cohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of opportunities
Noun
  • Throughout the campaign, Kalshi and Polymarket frequently showed dramatically different probabilities for the same outcome.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Some prediction markets remained inconsistent right up until election day, with PredictIt and Polymarket still showing conflicting probabilities just days before voters went to the polls.
    James Broughel, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of probabilities
Verb
  • The court has given Mangione 14 days to file for writ of habeas corpus and another hearing will be scheduled if that happens.
    Caitlyn Frolo, Baltimore Sun, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That includes the multi-billion-dollar RCS business messaging industry that is flying off the back of Apple’s take-up and which now needs to watch and wait to see what happens next.
    Zak Doffman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of happens
Noun
  • Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.
    Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Funny how the tables turn depending on the circumstances.
    Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of circumstances
Verb
  • But the manifesto does rail against health care insurance companies that put profits ahead of people, with United mentioned specifically.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • First things first - Gimenez does a couple of things very well.
    Tony Blengino, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of does
Noun
  • Big mammals like whales and elephants, which are less likely to die from predators or other accidents, tend to live longer lives.
    Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Minimize smells by dealing quickly with accidents.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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