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

Beyond the possibility of romance, these sessions tap into a larger need for connection.

— Kaitlyn Harvey, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Garfield remembers being fascinated by the rows of VHS tapes and the possibilities behind their covers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of possibility

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Hundreds of people with stereo systems, disco balls, tents, kegs and mattresses left huge amounts of trash, set off fireworks and used Tunitas Creek Beach as a bathroom during all-night events.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
This week, Cuba commemorated Castro with events including the International Book Fair, art exhibitions, concerts and gatherings of delegates from leftist organizations across the continent.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

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What pre-season is for is establishing contingencies, testing out options, and building dynamics.

— Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
The Pentagon is already struggling to cover the Iran war from its existing accounts; Congress could refuse to add contingency funding for this or future conflicts.

— Emma Ashford, Foreign Affairs, 12 Aug. 2026

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