happenchances

noun

plural of happenchance
as in circumstances

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for happenchances
  1. circumstances
  2. chances
  3. hazards
  4. luck
  5. accidents
  6. happenstances
Noun
  • Goodness knows what happened there and what circumstances compelled him to write that Instagram post, but his future at Spurs now looks untenable.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • While the factual circumstances differ, there are notable parallels between social-media apps and sports-betting apps.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of circumstances
Noun
  • The Astros, meanwhile, made the most of some of their chances.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • To improve chances of a timely reply, patients should start messages by greeting their doctor by name, ideally including both first and last names.
    — Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of chances
Noun
  • According to California’s Vehicle Code, bikers can ride on the road when passing other bicyclists, making a left-hand turn and avoiding hazards.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Much of the country’s potential is run-of-river hydropower, Narasimhan said, meaning facilities are closely tied to steep river corridors where land is limited and hazards can cascade quickly.
    — Victoria Milko, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of hazards
Noun
  • If Dublin has any luck left for underdogs, Belichick could certainly use some.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Games that involve equal parts strategy and luck are ideal for groups that meet regularly.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of luck
Noun
  • Deadly traffic accidents claim thousands of lives every year in Egypt, which has a poor transportation safety record.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Even though the department no longer dispatches officers to the scenes of minor accidents, LAPD statistics show that enforcement the department’s 308-member traffic bureau has gone up.
    — Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of accidents
Noun
  • Perhaps even two or three odd happenstances.
    — Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Definition of happenstances
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“Happenchances.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happenchances. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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