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

The possibility of disruptions to oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, however, might not entirely be discounted, which could complicate energy supply calculus.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Efraín Juárez, then the coach of Pumas, was asked about the possibility of his team ending a long title drought.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of possibility

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The stadium has been packed, the FIFA World Cup Fan Festival downtown has seen record attendance, and watch parties and other events have spread across the region.

— Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
The traffic control worker minimum wage, which only affects workers handling traffic at major happenings like concerts and sporting events, is more than $70 an hour.

— David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

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The budget also identifies $245,250 for project contingencies.

— Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
The jets are also equipped with air-to-air refueling capabilities for contingencies, though it has never been utilized with a president on board.

— Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of contingency

Noun

In another especially science-fictiony case, ticks’ very saliva can spark a severe allergy to such delights as ice cream and hamburgers.

— Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
What began as a low-level juvenile case became five years in secure custody as his behavior deteriorated and new charges accumulated.

— Christina Buttons, Washington Post, 14 July 2026

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