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.
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Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingence
Noun
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He was suddenly confronted with the the possibility of life-threatening internal bleeding due to his hemophilia.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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State officials advised residents to prepare for the possibility of dangerous conditions along beaches and coastal communities.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Metro Transit is providing complimentary rides to and from the event all day.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rwanda’s bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, the international car race event that draws a global audience of enthusiasts and celebrities, would further add to its appeal for hospitality businesses.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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As an always-reliable asset, few Navy operators alive today waste time mulling canal contingencies.—
Craig Hooper,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Beneficiary designations offer limited contingency planning.—
Liz Weston,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Republican governors have passed property tax refund proposals and, in some cases, successfully capped what cities can charge residents.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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In making its case, Right to Know can at times rely on nascent, controversial theories within the world of genomics, which many scientists caution overstate the impact of genes on our health and personalities.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Contingence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingence. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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