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 one-year football scheduling alliance gave the Beavers and Cougars a temporary football home while also outlining contingencies for a deeper partnership, including the possibility of a future merger. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Aug. 2026

By the time of the fire, the Presbytery was in the process of selling the building, which remains under contract while contingencies are resolved. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Amazon landed Stillwater in a bidding war in spring 2025 with a straight-to-series order, which, since it was based on a pitch, had contingencies attached in the form of delivering a pilot script and a first-season bible. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 July 2026

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

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