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
School officials say the district needs this money to continue important programs, such as all-day kindergarten and free breakfasts for all K-12 students, despite state and federal funding uncertainties.
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Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
After facing years of difficulties due to substantial debt, regulatory scrutiny, and uncertainties regarding its spectrum holdings, the company now finds itself at the focus of Wall Street’s interest.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
How these countries manage four particular uncertainties will have a significant effect on their hopes for stability and growth.
—David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
For Kim Liddell, an ideal network can provide accountability, fellowship, and the inspiration needed to maneuver the uncertainties of the practice.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The near-term potential softness for rupiah is expected to be temporary and will likely reverse when domestic uncertainties fade, according to Christopher Wong, FX analyst at OCBC Bank.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
But Martel cuts through the white noise of unanswered questions and uncertainties with those drone cameras that turn audiences into voyeurs of someone else’s Earth.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Centering on Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) weathering scandal as the members of her estate face the uncertainties of the 1930s, The Grand Finale is, as its title suggests, a chance for fans to bid farewell.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This is because measurements of all three data sets became more and more precise with the advent of both improved data and an improved understanding of our errors and uncertainties in that data.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 29 Aug. 2025
Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
After facing years of difficulties due to substantial debt, regulatory scrutiny, and uncertainties regarding its spectrum holdings, the company now finds itself at the focus of Wall Street’s interest.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
How these countries manage four particular uncertainties will have a significant effect on their hopes for stability and growth.
—David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
For Kim Liddell, an ideal network can provide accountability, fellowship, and the inspiration needed to maneuver the uncertainties of the practice.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The near-term potential softness for rupiah is expected to be temporary and will likely reverse when domestic uncertainties fade, according to Christopher Wong, FX analyst at OCBC Bank.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2025
But Martel cuts through the white noise of unanswered questions and uncertainties with those drone cameras that turn audiences into voyeurs of someone else’s Earth.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 31 Aug. 2025
Centering on Lady Mary (Michelle Dockery) weathering scandal as the members of her estate face the uncertainties of the 1930s, The Grand Finale is, as its title suggests, a chance for fans to bid farewell.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
This is because measurements of all three data sets became more and more precise with the advent of both improved data and an improved understanding of our errors and uncertainties in that data.
—Ethan Siegel, Big Think, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
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Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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If there were any lingering doubts, Aaron Judge has now cemented his status as a bona fide Yankees legend.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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But not all Chinese companies gave them a rousing reception at a time of intense nationalism and national security suspicions under Xi.—
Joyce Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Laura visits Cherry’s mom, Tracey (Karen Henthorn), in hopes of getting Tracey to confirm her suspicions in a recorded conversation.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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