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as in possibility
something that might happen
officials in charge of managing the national emergency tried to prepare for every contingent, no matter how improbable
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as in random
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as in probable
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as in dependent
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as in conditional
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Recent Examples of contingent
Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
That contract was contingent on Cygnet completing a minimum of $370,000 of capital improvements with one year, according to the initial request for proposal (RFP) from the theater company.
—David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The tangled history of Israel-Gulf ties Aside from a Saudi contingent that fought in the 1948 war, the Arab Gulf countries have not been direct military participants in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Looking ahead, Tillery suggested Mamdani's path to victory is possible but contingent on a fragmented field.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
That contract was contingent on Cygnet completing a minimum of $370,000 of capital improvements with one year, according to the initial request for proposal (RFP) from the theater company.
—David J. Bohnet, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Security was reinforced on the streets of the capital with extra contingents of the military and judicial police, sniffer dogs, and intelligence officers.
—Adriana Carranca, Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The tangled history of Israel-Gulf ties Aside from a Saudi contingent that fought in the 1948 war, the Arab Gulf countries have not been direct military participants in the Arab-Israeli conflict.
—Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingent
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Whatever the answer, the path to scalable leadership always runs through delegation, autonomy, and trust.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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In 2002, the state’s delegation in the House was split 4-4, before Democrats led a round of redistricting after the 2000 census that boosted their advantage 6-2.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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New Mexico and Arizona will also see an increase in showers and thunderstorms and a possibility for localized flash flooding today into Friday.—
Theo Burman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Investors should be ready for considerable volatility and the possibility of significant losses should market conditions worsen or the company does not execute its ambitious growth strategy.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The agreement says Campbell’s campaign was selected for audit at a random drawing in 2023.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Sep. 2025
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The second verse is no less random, with lyrics about moonwalking on a UFO, dropping bars while brushing teeth and a shout out to legendary 2001 blaxploitation-adjacent comedy Pootie Tang.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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Simmons is listed as probable on the Ole Miss injury report.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
12 Sep. 2025
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Worthy’s probable absence should stand to elevate the role of receiver Tyquan Thornton, who joined Kansas City’s practice squad in mid-November.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The goal isn't to create AI-dependent individuals but to use technology as a bridge to greater human engagement and self-determination.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Iberian harvester ants were then dependent on Messor structor ants for their survival, forcing the queens to track down males of another species, which is known as sperm parasitism.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The former match official was charged on August 12 following an investigation by Nottinghamshire Police and has been on conditional bail since.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
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The city granted conditional approval of early engineering plans for Trinity Estates Phase III back in 2022.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new smart glasses are a bridge between the company's audio-only Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and the experimental Orion augmented reality glasses that the company revealed at last year's Connect event.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Kirk’s shooting, both Democrats and Republicans have expressed concerns about holding outdoor events.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
18 Sep. 2025
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From oversized coats and baggy denim to textured layers of suede and faux fur, the runways were filled with pieces that are not only chic but also practical.—
Gabrielle Porcaro,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Sep. 2025
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But no one had figured out how to make the effect powerful enough for practical use—until now.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Contingent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingent. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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