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as in possibility
something that might happen
officials in charge of managing the national emergency tried to prepare for every contingent, no matter how improbable
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as in random
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as in probable
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as in dependent
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as in conditional
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Recent Examples of contingent
David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors, Eidivand and Vartanians agreed that the couple would spend up to 10 months in prison, and that their agreements were contingent upon the other pleading guilty, according to their plea agreements.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Financially, Scott continued to control marital funds, covering household expenses and temporarily providing Kelley $10,000 per month for living costs contingent on court order or further agreement.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That contract was contingent on Cygnet completing a minimum of $370,000 of capital improvements with one year, according to the initial request for proposal (RFP) from the theater company.
—David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Prosecutors, Eidivand and Vartanians agreed that the couple would spend up to 10 months in prison, and that their agreements were contingent upon the other pleading guilty, according to their plea agreements.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
To protest it, a contingent of more than fifty Democrats in the Texas House had fled the state, delaying the vote and drumming up national interest.
—Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2025
Financially, Scott continued to control marital funds, covering household expenses and temporarily providing Kelley $10,000 per month for living costs contingent on court order or further agreement.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingent
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Whatever the answer, the path to scalable leadership always runs through delegation, autonomy, and trust.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2002, the state’s delegation in the House was split 4-4, before Democrats led a round of redistricting after the 2000 census that boosted their advantage 6-2.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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But others suggested that with Kirk’s death, any possibility of peacefully bridging the divide between the right and left was now off the table.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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Collins, Appropriations Committee chairwoman, is tasked with crafting funding measures and is locked in a battleground reelection fight, potentially strengthening the possibility of an extension.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The agreement says Campbell’s campaign was selected for audit at a random drawing in 2023.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The second verse is no less random, with lyrics about moonwalking on a UFO, dropping bars while brushing teeth and a shout out to legendary 2001 blaxploitation-adjacent comedy Pootie Tang.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Simmons is listed as probable on the Ole Miss injury report.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Worthy’s probable absence should stand to elevate the role of receiver Tyquan Thornton, who joined Kansas City’s practice squad in mid-November.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The goal isn't to create AI-dependent individuals but to use technology as a bridge to greater human engagement and self-determination.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Iberian harvester ants were then dependent on Messor structor ants for their survival, forcing the queens to track down males of another species, which is known as sperm parasitism.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The former match official was charged on August 12 following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police and has been on conditional bail since.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The city granted conditional approval of early engineering plans for Trinity Estates Phase III back in 2022.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday afternoon, Turning Point USA founder and right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk was shot in the neck during a speaking event at Utah Valley University.—
Rebecca Jennings,
Vulture,
11 Sep. 2025
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The latest commitment will allow Startup Junkie to continue the program for three years and expand the team's capacity to serve clients and prospective borrowers with more resources, hands-on support and events.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Sep. 2025
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Its early pilots include placing a humanoid in a car factory to fetch and carry parts, hinting at a practical path into routine industrial tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Sep. 2025
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Below, Forbes Human Resources Council members share practical strategies middle managers can use to strengthen relationships and create a more positive workplace culture.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Contingent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingent. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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