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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And a time before unlimited texting was even a possibility, the DS wireless capability turned the Pictochat feature into an unlimited place for discussion and connection between friends.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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The sequel features a living world rich with possibilities and places a heavy emphasis on story, role-playing elements, and player freedom.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Here’s what to know about any planned street closures surrounding these events.—
Matt Leclercq,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2025
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In the final days leading up to the event, the White House made an unusual request.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
14 June 2025
Noun
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There is still an evaluation process after each season that triggers a formal green light with contingencies built in.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 June 2025
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Life as a daily CATS rider is one full of contingencies, Lewis said.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the knockout can hold a PC power-extension cable, like the ones typically on cases that use an inside bay for the power supply.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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The gravel crunches as more and more guests arrive with romping dogs, small children, and cases of seltzer.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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“Contingence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingence. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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