CONTINGENT ON OR UPON Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

contingent (on or upon)

adjective

kən-ˈtin-jənt

as in dependent

determined by something else the train's scheduled departure is contingent on the prompt fixing of the mechanical fault

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Its revenue generation is largely dependent on programmatic ads that run on the website, which generally produce between $2,000 and $5,000 per day.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026
In order to share Lee’s realm of experience, Clarke began to use heroin—inhaling, not injecting—and quickly became dependent on it.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2026

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The agreement includes a payment of up to $18 billion, part of which is tied to conditional action by other social media giants.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Tourbineau had been seeking a lot-line adjustment, as well as a conditional use permit for mini-storage and design review.

— Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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