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
Experts say burying nuclear waste deep underground is safer than keeping it on the surface, but scientists warn the long-term disposal method still carries significant uncertainties.
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James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
There are fiscal uncertainties in the world.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed Friday to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global economic uncertainties caused by the war in the Middle East.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
In and of themselves, these uncertainties and changes are more or less normal aspects of wartime leadership.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
While there are plenty of those methods that have large uncertainties on them — in the 5% or more range — the best among those methods has gotten the uncertainty down to the 1-2% level at most.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Among the biggest uncertainties was the interface.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, are trading lower amid economic uncertainties and the war in Iran.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
James Brooks, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
There are fiscal uncertainties in the world.
—Victoria Le, Oc Register, 8 Apr. 2026
French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed Friday to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global economic uncertainties caused by the war in the Middle East.
—Kim Tong-Hyung, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
In and of themselves, these uncertainties and changes are more or less normal aspects of wartime leadership.
—Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 1 Apr. 2026
While there are plenty of those methods that have large uncertainties on them — in the 5% or more range — the best among those methods has gotten the uncertainty down to the 1-2% level at most.
—Big Think, 1 Apr. 2026
Among the biggest uncertainties was the interface.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
The Fairfield community surrounding Travis Air Force Base knows all too well the realities and uncertainties that come with wartime.
—Kenny Choi, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, are trading lower amid economic uncertainties and the war in Iran.
—Bracey Harris, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
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The doubts being voiced by these major investors has turbocharged the push by the private equity sector to reach into individual retirement accounts.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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But doubts about their mentality continue to creep in and injuries to key players are piling up.—
Jackie Powell,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The investigation began on April 2, 2026, when one of the victims reported her suspicions to school officials.—
CBS Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Point out your observations about the family dynamics and tell her your suspicions — namely, that your siblings blame her for breaking up their family.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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