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as in possibilities
something that might happen
agencies trying to provide for every contingency in a national emergency
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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
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Recent Examples of contingencies
But there are also other ways buyers can sweeten the deal, like making an earnest money deposit, limiting contingencies or trying to accommodate the seller’s preferred closing timeline.
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Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
They are also equipped with air-to-air refueling capabilities for contingencies, though they have never been used with a president on board.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 2 May 2026
When the state visit to the US was planned, all contingencies were taken into account.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
This is also when the agency plans for contingencies, from a medical incident to a large-scale attack, to ensure the continuity and leadership of the United States is maintained.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
High-end ordnance used up in Iran is ordnance unavailable for other contingencies, whether in Europe or the Indo-Pacific.
—Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Consider the chain of contingencies that had to align, and the child’s existence can feel like a miracle.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Other defense secretaries have committed forces only after a thorough examination of the risks and alternatives — and after making careful plans that account for all foreseeable contingencies.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Chinese analysts say the move signals a shift toward quasi-carrier operations and could indicate preparations for potential contingencies involving Beijing, adding to regional strategic tensions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 8 May 2026
They are also equipped with air-to-air refueling capabilities for contingencies, though they have never been used with a president on board.
—Jonathan J. Cooper, Fortune, 2 May 2026
When the state visit to the US was planned, all contingencies were taken into account.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 1 May 2026
This is also when the agency plans for contingencies, from a medical incident to a large-scale attack, to ensure the continuity and leadership of the United States is maintained.
—Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
High-end ordnance used up in Iran is ordnance unavailable for other contingencies, whether in Europe or the Indo-Pacific.
—Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Consider the chain of contingencies that had to align, and the child’s existence can feel like a miracle.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Other defense secretaries have committed forces only after a thorough examination of the risks and alternatives — and after making careful plans that account for all foreseeable contingencies.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Chinese analysts say the move signals a shift toward quasi-carrier operations and could indicate preparations for potential contingencies involving Beijing, adding to regional strategic tensions.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingencies
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Already with Walker, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and the possible free-agency returns of Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum, just imagine the possibilities (including trade possibilities) with Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson or Darius or Acuff as potential Atlanta selections.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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But at the peak of possibilities for the Wings is title contention.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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There are also provisions for the hiring of export control officers in Taiwan and Finland.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 May 2026
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In February, Congress passed legislation that ended the partial federal government shutdown and contained provisions addressing PBM transparency and business practices.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Inspired by true events, LifeHack follows Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods who hack scammers and steal from people the internet loves to hate, working from the comfort of their bedrooms.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Candidates for District 9 interviewed by the Southern California News Group said many residents increasingly connect ethics and accountability concerns at City Hall with broader frustrations over neighborhood conditions, city services and economic investment in the district.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
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The study notes that roughly half of the United States' nearly 15,000 wastewater treatment facilities use anaerobic digestion, a process in which microbes break down sewage sludge in oxygen-free conditions to reduce waste volume while producing biogas.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
9 May 2026
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That means technology in many cases has more relevance than the actual content on the screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Walmart’s supply chain overhaul has been a top driver of its e-commerce acceleration, with the company now touting 30-minutes-or-less delivery in some cases.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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That would align with typical age requirements for online sports betting, but prediction markets currently allow users starting at 18 years old to trade on their platforms.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Perhaps that was due to his wife, Karen, who had a very specific list of requirements for buying a business.—
Chelsea Brasted,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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“Contingencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingencies. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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