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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
Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The deal includes $700 million at closing and another $180 million contingent on Touchland’s 2025 net sales.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
The seller never directly receives the proceeds from the sale to the final buyer, and the installment payments are genuinely contingent on the note.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Noun
As far as the European contingent were concerned, the explanation didn’t wash.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The deal includes $700 million at closing and another $180 million contingent on Touchland’s 2025 net sales.
—Maggie McGrath, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
Adjective
Trump’s entire economic agenda is contingent on the tax and spending bill’s passage at the same time the bill’s passage could trigger bond market vigilantes to unravel Trump’s entire economic agenda.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 22 May 2025
The seller never directly receives the proceeds from the sale to the final buyer, and the installment payments are genuinely contingent on the note.
—Andre Pennington, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingent
Noun
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The delegation hoped to get answers on whether a recent directive had been issued calling for additional enforcement actions outside of courthouses.—
Alexandra Mendoza,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The American delegation will be led by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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The sequel features a living world rich with possibilities and places a heavy emphasis on story, role-playing elements, and player freedom.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
9 June 2025
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And a time before unlimited texting was even a possibility, the DS wireless capability turned the Pictochat feature into an unlimited place for discussion and connection between friends.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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The bill also calls for the State Department of Education to conduct random surprise visits at private special education institutions.—
Emilia Otte,
Hartford Courant,
30 May 2025
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Watch any random movie in the Cannes selection and you’re bound to see a parade of opening credits signaling production resources from across Europe, including many national film funds.—
Eric Kohn,
HollywoodReporter,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches) are probable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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His future with the franchise is likely dependent on whether guys higher up on the pecking order end up elsewhere rather than his own play.—
Danny Leroux,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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This is because a planet's altitude in the sky is dependent in part on the inclination of the ecliptic relative to the horizon, which shifts throughout the year due to Earth's wobbling orbit.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 May 2025
Adjective
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Proctor has been released on conditional bail until the trial.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
4 June 2025
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Sweeney is on the verge of seeing a conditional second-round pick turn into a first-rounder in 2027 or 2028 via the Brad Marchand trade with the Florida Panthers.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Parades; live entertainment; food, drink and merchandise vendors; community resources; and family-friendly activities are central to all of these events.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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With the victory, Scheffler joins Woods as the only repeat winners of the tournament, renowned as one of the hardest PGA Tour events on the schedule.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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The gun industry also disputed Mexico’s argument that manufacturers deliberately produce military-style assault rifles and other weapons that, for both practical and aesthetic reasons, appeal to mobsters.—
Patrick J. McDonnell,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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Here are a few practical tips: When trying to use your phone, text – don't call.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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“Contingent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingent. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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