chance (upon) Synonyms

Strongest:

to find (something) or meet (someone) by chance

I chanced upon an antique vase at the thrift store, its intricate carvings captivating my gaze.
While exploring the forest, we stumbled upon a hidden waterfall, its cascading waters a mesmerizing spectacle.
Serendipitously, I chanced upon a lost kitten in the park, its tiny mews leading us to its anxious owner.
In a bustling city, I had the chance encounter with a long-lost friend, our reunion a testament to fate's capricious ways.
Destiny seemed to guide me as I chanced upon the perfect apartment, meeting all my needs and exceeding my expectations.
Browsing through a dusty library, I happened upon a rare and valuable manuscript, its pages whispering secrets of a bygone era.
As I strolled through the garden, I stumbled upon a blooming rose, its petals unfurling in a vibrant display of nature's artistry.
In the labyrinthine streets of an unfamiliar city, I serendipitously chanced upon a charming cafe, its aroma of freshly ground coffee inviting me in.
While hiking in the mountains, I came across a secluded meadow, its wildflowers swaying in the gentle breeze.
Fate smiled upon me when I happened upon an opportunity to pursue my lifelong dream, a chance I was determined to seize.

to find (something) or meet (someone) by chance

bump into, run into, happen (upon), meet, run upon,encounter, run across, greet, confront, light (upon)

avoid, shake, evade, escape,elude, shun,duck, dodge

I chanced upon an antique vase at the thrift store, its intricate carvings captivating my gaze.

While exploring the forest, we stumbled upon a hidden waterfall, its cascading waters a mesmerizing spectacle.

Serendipitously, I chanced upon a lost kitten in the park, its tiny mews leading us to its anxious owner.

In a bustling city, I had the chance encounter with a long-lost friend, our reunion a testament to fate's capricious ways.