as in doubts
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
uncertainty about her job prospects has her worried
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Recent Examples of uncertainties
Still, given the headwinds from tariffs and other policy uncertainties, companies are doing well, Butters wrote.
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Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Conversely, energy costs, tariffs, and macroeconomic uncertainties continue to pose tangible risks that could limit upside in the short term.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Some of these investors are looking to ride the latest upward price trend and others are reacting to inflation concerns, economic uncertainties or broader market unease.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Data from such a setup could be used to refine simulations, reduce uncertainties in fission yield databases, and test assumptions used in weapons physics models.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Other uncertainties include how any new governing arrangement would be enforced and monitored, and what conditions would need to be met before large-scale reconstruction.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Spot gold prices rose to a record high above $5,000 per ounce as investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainties, also helped by a weaker greenback.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
As for expectations, government uncertainties over taxes, duties and regulations represent the biggest share of concern, followed by new consumer behavior shifts.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Despite ongoing uncertainties and high vacancy levels, Savills is seeing signs that the market is turning the corner in a noticeable way.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Conversely, energy costs, tariffs, and macroeconomic uncertainties continue to pose tangible risks that could limit upside in the short term.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Some of these investors are looking to ride the latest upward price trend and others are reacting to inflation concerns, economic uncertainties or broader market unease.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
Data from such a setup could be used to refine simulations, reduce uncertainties in fission yield databases, and test assumptions used in weapons physics models.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Jan. 2026
Other uncertainties include how any new governing arrangement would be enforced and monitored, and what conditions would need to be met before large-scale reconstruction.
—Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Spot gold prices rose to a record high above $5,000 per ounce as investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid geopolitical uncertainties, also helped by a weaker greenback.
—Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
As for expectations, government uncertainties over taxes, duties and regulations represent the biggest share of concern, followed by new consumer behavior shifts.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 7 Jan. 2026
Despite ongoing uncertainties and high vacancy levels, Savills is seeing signs that the market is turning the corner in a noticeable way.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
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Even the country’s prominent pro-war bloggers have expressed doubts.—
Yuliya Talmazan,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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But these doubts often stem from fear rather than fact.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But suspicions about her conduct had mounted even during Yoon’s run for office.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Jan. 2026
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By the end of her shift in late November, a number of her co-workers had their suspicions as well.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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