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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
Sophisticated risk-monitoring systems scan global flashpoints, allowing operations teams to model contingencies before closures actually happen.
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Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
While there are contingencies that could get the Padres out of their Petco Park lease before 2033, a team official said recently that has never been explored.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The project budget also has an additional $85,000 included for contingencies that may arise during field work.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
But those talks only served as contingencies to Abraham, who remained Emery’s main target.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Year-to-year contingencies within institutions add another layer of complexity when trying to read trend lines.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The source also noted to the outlet that despite the underground facilities being dismantled, there are still contingencies in place to keep the president safe in the case of an emergency.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
No contingencies were necessary, however, and the January 8 opening went off without a hitch.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
The agency plans for these contingencies on every mission, Isaacman said.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
While there are contingencies that could get the Padres out of their Petco Park lease before 2033, a team official said recently that has never been explored.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Feb. 2026
The project budget also has an additional $85,000 included for contingencies that may arise during field work.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2026
But those talks only served as contingencies to Abraham, who remained Emery’s main target.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Year-to-year contingencies within institutions add another layer of complexity when trying to read trend lines.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 Jan. 2026
The source also noted to the outlet that despite the underground facilities being dismantled, there are still contingencies in place to keep the president safe in the case of an emergency.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026
No contingencies were necessary, however, and the January 8 opening went off without a hitch.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 16 Jan. 2026
The agency plans for these contingencies on every mission, Isaacman said.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingencies
Noun
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In addition, a bonus room offers more second floor possibilities.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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Travis is still thinking about the possibilities touring can bring.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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What arrived was pleasant but essentially identical to the nightly pre-dinner cocktail hour provisions, nothing that suggested the kitchen had treated it as a distinct request.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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The Senate Judiciary committee amended the bill to give local governments the option to pass an ordinance to opt-out of many provisions of the bill and to address increasing construction costs.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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Seitz’s attorneys, however, argued the video supported their version of events.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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The enforcement is unpredictable; a grower may be ordered to conduct a recall and pay fines for a situation that others face without penalty, even when no adverse health events are reported.—
Rino Ferrarese,
Hartford Courant,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Within these areas, locally dense fog is likely that will further reduce visibility to near 0 at times resulting in hazardous driving conditions.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Mar. 2026
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Racing in perfect sunny conditions, Aicher had a near-flawless run on the challenging course, where only 37 of the 55 starters managed to complete their run.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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The administration has argued in favor of gun rights in other cases, but government lawyers say this law is a justifiable restriction.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Mar. 2026
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But complex criminal cases can take months and even years to solve.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
1 Mar. 2026
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While countries such as Spain and clubs such as Barcelona train their young players for years using the same system, with the same positional requirements and following the same procedures, Germany jumps from trend to trend.—
Philipp Lahm,
New York Times,
28 Feb. 2026
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Advertisement Henderson noted that 486 voters had registration information that was incomplete or inaccurate and that a third of that group registered decades ago, when the state did not have the same requirements.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Contingencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingencies. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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