Thesaurus results for CONTINGENCE

contingence

noun

kən-ˈtin-jən(t)s

Definition of contingence

as in possibility

something that might happen the collapse of that nation's economy was one contingence that the architects of the war hadn't planned on

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Recent Examples of contingence The team had a strong veteran contingence, but none of those veterans had anyone to lead them. — Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017

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Noun

His sentencing hearing resumes today as both sides present evidence before the judge determines whether Colt will spend the rest of his life in prison, with or without the possibility of parole.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 27 July 2026
There’s also Brayan Bello to consider and somewhere down the line Garrett Crochet, even though there’s the possibility the ace doesn’t pitch again this season.

— Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026

Definition of possibility

Noun

Crime has been down considerably across the city this year, despite several high-profile events occurring in recent months.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
And the other is a wealthier bride shopping for diverse silhouettes for her multiple events, her entire wardrobe customized by the country’s top designers.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 July 2026

Definition of event

Noun

Similarly, the city of Maple Plain announced that a cybersecurity incident impacted parts of its water utility system and contingency procedures helped city workers maintain operations without interruption.

— Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 29 July 2026
Revisit the calculation whenever your contingency structure moves up a level.

— Nilton Bernini, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of contingency

Noun

Kappa Alpha Psi’s national governing documents explicitly prohibit hazing, and chapters have faced suspensions in prior cases, including a Miami University in Ohio chapter suspended through 2040 in 2025.

— David Smiley, Miami Herald, 28 July 2026
Prolactin is another pituitary hormone, and elevated levels can point to a pituitary disorder or, in some cases, a tumor.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026

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