Synonyms of contingencies

contingencies

noun

plural of contingency

1

as in possibilities

something that might happen

agencies trying to provide for every contingency in a national emergency

Synonyms & Similar Words

• possibilities
• events
• cases
• contingents
• eventualities
• contingences
• probabilities
• risks
• accidents
• hazards
• chances
• haps

2

as in provisions

something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends

an offer to buy the house, with the contingency that it pass inspection

Synonyms & Similar Words

• provisions
• conditions
• requirements
• stipulations
• qualifications
• exceptions
• reservations
• provisos
• ifs
• terms
• modifications
• limitations
• necessities
• restrictions
• exemptions
• requisites
• prerequisites
• preconditions
• needs
• essentials
• demands
• strings
• musts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of contingencies

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

Davis said events of that scale require planning months — sometimes a year — in advance, with contingencies built into nearly every scenario. — Bryan West, USA Today, 1 July 2026

That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred. — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Such a system would be very attractive for disaster relief and even more so for the US and allied militaries, which currently spend a great deal of time and effort maintaining supply depots around the world to prepare for future contingencies. — David Szondy june 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2026

Vestal said nothing unexpected occurred during the burn because crews had planned for contingencies. — Sacbee.com, 17 June 2026

Lastly, the Bengals have traditionally rolled over cap space to the next season while also allocating a portion, before the year, to practice squad elevations, injury contingencies and reserves. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 June 2026

In real life, contingencies abound. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026