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

Let collaboration expand the possibility without handing over ownership of it.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
There was still the possibility that all of this had been a colossal instance of jumping to conclusions on Tristan’s part, and that the name Buster had been chosen at random for its mass appeal.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of possibility

Noun

The 268 rooms are spread across a collection of 17th century townhouses connected to the 15th century Olof’s Chapel, now used for events.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
My goal is to analyze financial markets by taking a longer view of history, and to give broader context to recent events.

— Kelly Evans, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

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Noun

This can help prevent headline bias and force you to assess cash, other types of consideration, contingencies, timing, closing risk, post-close risks and personal obligations consistently.

— Mike McIsaac CPA, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
The anxious contingency planning as voting gets underway has become a marker for how fraught democracy has become in the country that once stood as an example to the world.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of contingency

Noun

In 2024 and 2025, 29,404 people were arrested in stalking cases, of which only 1,187 had court applications brought against them.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 16 Sep. 2026
José Dias Toffoli, who previously stepped down from overseeing the Banco Master case because of his links to Vorcaro, also refused to vote.

— MAURICIO SAVARESE, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2026

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