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
But a meaningful pickup in 2026 seems unlikely given the uncertainties that abound, including AI.
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Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Until now, the Houthis have been reluctant to fight, fearing assassinations of their leaders, internal divisions in Yemen and uncertainties over weapons supplies, the experts said.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer, faculty director at Path2Papers, a Cornell Law School project aimed at helping DACA holders, said the renewal process already contains uncertainties.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
But a meaningful pickup in 2026 seems unlikely given the uncertainties that abound, including AI.
—Conor Sen, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
To be sure, prices could reverse again in the coming days given all the uncertainties about the war.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Observations improve precision in understanding an asteroid’s position and reduce uncertainties, according to NASA, and the researchers are confident that a lunar impact can be ruled out.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
But a meaningful pickup in 2026 seems unlikely given the uncertainties that abound, including AI.
—Conor Sen, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
As interest in deep-sea mining grows, these scientific uncertainties and governance challenges will be central to the debate.
—Leonardo MacElloni, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Conor Sen, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Until now, the Houthis have been reluctant to fight, fearing assassinations of their leaders, internal divisions in Yemen and uncertainties over weapons supplies, the experts said.
—ABC News, 15 Mar. 2026
Jaclyn Kelley-Widmer, faculty director at Path2Papers, a Cornell Law School project aimed at helping DACA holders, said the renewal process already contains uncertainties.
—Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
But a meaningful pickup in 2026 seems unlikely given the uncertainties that abound, including AI.
—Conor Sen, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
To be sure, prices could reverse again in the coming days given all the uncertainties about the war.
—Arkansas Online, 10 Mar. 2026
Observations improve precision in understanding an asteroid’s position and reduce uncertainties, according to NASA, and the researchers are confident that a lunar impact can be ruled out.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
But a meaningful pickup in 2026 seems unlikely given the uncertainties that abound, including AI.
—Conor Sen, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
As interest in deep-sea mining grows, these scientific uncertainties and governance challenges will be central to the debate.
—Leonardo MacElloni, The Conversation, 10 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
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Those doubts have eased now that Pope Francis is playing to its potential.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
14 Mar. 2026
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However, Emeka Moronu, manufacturing industry expert, expresses doubts about its widespread adoption.—
Etiido Uko
March 14,
New Atlas,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The seizure comes a month before Hungary’s election, and the investigation mandate includes whether the money benefited opposition politicians, fueling suspicions of political motivation.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Panamanian authorities raided the PPC’s offices in late February, removing over 100 boxes of records among suspicions that the company hid information about its management of the Balboa and Cristóbal terminals.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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