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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
Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
The Duke of Sussex, who spent 10 years in the British Army including two tours in Afghanistan, was accompanied by a contingent from the Invictus Games Foundation, the adaptive sporting event for wounded and sick service personnel and veterans.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
But the efficacy of these actions is contingent on the United States’ technological superiority, which may decline over time, and on its diplomatic leverage, which may well be eroding.
—Nikita Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Giants sent an enormous contingent of coaches and evaluators to Oxford, Miss., the week of March 19 for their own private work with Dart.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
The Duke of Sussex, who spent 10 years in the British Army including two tours in Afghanistan, was accompanied by a contingent from the Invictus Games Foundation, the adaptive sporting event for wounded and sick service personnel and veterans.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
The property’s sale is contingent on Habitat complying with income limits for buyers set by the county and the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025
But the efficacy of these actions is contingent on the United States’ technological superiority, which may decline over time, and on its diplomatic leverage, which may well be eroding.
—Nikita Lalwani, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingent
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Per the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette's Josh Snyder, the delegation's April 21 letter followed Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' own appeal to the president concerning requests for individual assistance and public assistance.—
Alex Thomas,
Arkansas Online,
27 Apr. 2025
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The city is bracing ahead of the arrival of hundreds of high-profile delegations attending the funeral, including U.S. President Donald Trump, who will be flying into Rome late on Friday.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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At a meeting last week, the board discussed the possibility of raising fares for the first time in about five years.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
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Today, great-power rivalry is back, and systemic war is a very real possibility.—
A. Wess Mitchell,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Her old boss Raymond King (J.K. Simmons), someone Chris had helped, was shot dead in LA and left a wall of random evidence involving a broken family, human trafficking and global assassinations.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The company, which started in 2015 and sells itself as a meal kit service, is actually closer to an online grocery store than a place that’s going to send you half an onion wrapped in plastic and a tiny baggy of cumin to make some so-so black bean tacos or a random stir fry.—
Carina Finn,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Massive damages To implement their method, the researchers perform lots of individual models, collectively providing the most probable costs and the likely range around them.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 Apr. 2025
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The race for eighth That does not have a glamorous ring to it, but a European prize is probable for whoever comes out on top.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The new Gigi’s opening date is dependent on when Jones finalizes her location.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, Barbados is itself dependent on fossil fuel imports, though the country is aiming to use 100% renewable energy within the next decade.—
Christine Ro,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Another reason for Schengen’s popularity is that the freedom of movement the agreement grants is conditional.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pope Francis has set an example for religious leaders, policymakers, and all of us who believe in a world where dignity is not conditional.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Apr. 2025
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In the wake of the devastating events of last Sunday's episode of The Last of Us, this week's installment marked a new chapter for Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and the rest of the survivors of the infected horde's attack on Jackson.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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This type of shoe is perfect for evening or more formal events and goes great with dark jeans or satin finish.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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Peppler manages to offer both a practical guide to place and a way to (almost) replicate it from afar.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
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Here's a few practical tips: When trying to use your phone, text – don't call.—
Joel Shannon,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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“Contingent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingent. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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