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Recent Examples of happenchance
The Wilson New York onslaught—including billboards of Stefanos Tsitsipas adorning the city advertising the new Blade— isn't happenchance.
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Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021
Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for happenchance
Noun
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Two snowmobilers died in separate accidents in western Wyoming in late January, officials said.—
Ashley Carnahan,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Some businesses require drug tests for employment or following an on-site accident.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Superior Court Judge Paul Ridgeway had the option to sentence him to life in prison with the chance for parole after at least 25 years, but Thompson did not face the death penalty given his age at the time of the crimes.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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There’s still a chance of some wintry mix on the front and back end.—
Ian Livingston,
Washington Post,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Many would give the shirt off their back to have your luck in men.—
Jon Wertheim,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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In the first five minutes, Leeds had several moments of threat down their left side, with Abbott actually doing well — albeit armed with a big chunk of luck — to deflect a Gabriel Gudmundsson cross over his own bar.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Others learned only by happenstance.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie’s ties to Tucson Savannah Guthrie was born in Australia, a happenstance because her father was working for a mining company there.—
Richard Ruelas,
AZCentral.com,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The allegations raised fresh questions about the circumstances of Navalny's 2024 death and about the origin of a highly unusual toxin.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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The plane crashed into mountainous terrain in unknown circumstances, according to preliminary information, the National Transportation Safety Board said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Electronics Or Batteries Old electronics or batteries are another hazard that isn't friendly for your attic's environment.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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Safety and security also play a role, from a home free of hazards to AI phone scams that are becoming more prevalent among older generations.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Happenchance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/happenchance. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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