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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
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.
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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
The American government grew in bursts of reform, crisis, and optimism—not from the sketching table of an engineer but from the rough contingencies of history.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
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
The American government grew in bursts of reform, crisis, and optimism—not from the sketching table of an engineer but from the rough contingencies of history.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingencies
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Now back practicing with the Sharks since he was recalled from the Barracuda on Wednesday, Leddy’s playing career is somewhat in limbo, with a return to the AHL, a move to another team, or remaining on San Jose’s NHL roster all possibilities in the coming days and weeks.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Explore all the possibilities with our expert tips, advice, and analysis.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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In the House, Democrats are opposed to the tariff provisions of that bill.—
STEPHEN GROVES THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
19 Feb. 2026
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The bill also includes confidentiality provisions that indicate information on serious reportable events relayed to DIAL by a professional licensing board, as well as any corrective action plans, are to be sealed from public view.—
Clark Kauffman,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
18 Feb. 2026
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Scattered throughout the 1,300 acres are various artwork and sculptures, and in summer the park hosts concerts and events against the stunning mountain backdrop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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During such events, the public is generally allowed to visit the Capitol and pay their respects.—
MATT BROWN,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Poor weather and battlefield obscurants continue to endanger warfighters as adversaries rely on these conditions to escape attacks.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Feb. 2026
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Weather is transient by its very nature — a similar weather pattern might affect an environment differently depending on the preexisting conditions — and comprehensive datasets aren’t really available.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a ‘killing frost’.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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With each plaintiff loss, the value of future cases could decline, McNally said.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the latest effort Friday to ensure that drivers meet the federal requirements to understand English well enough to read road signs and communicate with law enforcement officers.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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Bell also said that the agency, which sets infectious disease reporting requirements, hasn’t considered adding hospitalizations to the list because the primary purpose of public health surveillance is to understand disease transmission, frequency and distribution — not to track complications.—
Jennifer Berry Hawes,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Contingencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingencies. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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