chances

NOUN

circumstances

Synonyms

STRONG

assets capital class command degree dowry footing income lifestyle lot means outlook position precedence prestige property prospects prosperity rank rating resources situation sphere standing state station status substance times

WEAK

financial status net worth way of life worldly goods

Antonyms

STRONG

debt poorness poverty

NOUN

odds

Synonyms

STRONGEST

likelihood

STRONG

balance favor superiority toss-up

Antonyms

WEAK

disadvantage improbability unlikelihood

NOUN

probability

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipation chance contingency expectation feasibility odds possibility prospect

STRONG

conceivability credibility hazard liability likeliness plausibility practicability prayer presumption promise reasonableness shot toss-up

WEAK

outside chance snowball's chance

Antonyms

STRONGEST

certainty unlikelihood

STRONG

reality

WEAK

improbability

NOUN

state

Synonyms

STRONGEST

case

STRONG

accompaniment attitude capacity category character circumstance circumstances contingency element environment essential estate event eventuality fix footing form humor imperative juncture limitation mood nature occasion occurrence outlook pass phase plight position posture predicament prerequisite proviso reputation requirement shape situation spirits stand standing station status stipulation time welfare

WEAK

frame of mind state of affairs

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For one, it’s likely to increase your chances of landing a job you want, because recruiters can see your experience fits the position more precisely.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Slower metabolism also increases the chances of interactions with prescription medications.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

He also created five chances in the first half against Palace.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The chances of Beyonce releasing new music was already pretty slim heading into Evan’s scheduled trial.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“What do you think are the chances of your mom and Connor waking up anytime soon?”

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day

chances

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