chances are

phrase

: it is very likely that
Chances are she has already heard the news.

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People who smoke won’t necessarily get lung cancer, but the chances are higher and doctors should say that. — Peter Prengaman, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love played one series, and chances are his preseason is now finished. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Within a six-inch radius, chances are that Pedicularis has tapped into the roots of Cassiope, drawing resources vital to the plant’s growth and survival. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 If your child plays Roblox, chances are plenty of their friends do too. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chances are

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“Chances are.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chances%20are. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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