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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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Software and tax forms must be updated to account for new provisions like the extra senior deduction, no tax on tips and overtime, and new auto loan interest deduction that the state has decided to follow.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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The annual bipartisan defense bill continues to add climate resilience provisions for the military, and clean energy and climate resilience policies continue to enjoy support from significant majorities of Americans.—
Michael Chertoff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2026
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Recent events served as another reminder.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Avoiding documentary-like methods that presume to grasp events in large visual gulps, Ouédraogo offers visual fragments (however ample) that conjure a spectrum of experience that goes beyond what’s onscreen.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
6 Mar. 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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In most cases the additive/modifier is nothing more than a type of stop-leak.—
John Paul,
The Providence Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
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For many of the fraud cases that occurred during the pandemic, the statute of limitations has already passed or is nearly passed.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The company, however, remains entangled in several ongoing lawsuits, including one in which a state judge ruled last week that Sable still needed to comply with state and local requirements before a restart as outlined in the federal consent decree that followed the 2015 spill.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Peters was found guilty of three counts of attempting to influence a public servant and one count each of conspiracy to commit criminal impersonation, first-degree official misconduct, violation of duty and failure to comply with the requirements of the secretary of state.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Contingencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingencies. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.
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