uncertainties

plural of uncertainty

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Recent Examples of uncertainties The researchers reported that CARL handled these uncertainties more effectively than existing methods. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 22 Oct. 2026 Following a summer of uncertainties, MillerKnoll confirmed Jeff Stutz as its chief executive officer. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026 For many residents, uncertainties over the timeline have only added to their anxiety, while experts say the whole process seems far behind schedule. — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 18 Oct. 2026 But there are uncertainties ahead, including MLB labor negotiations, which will address the contentious question of a player salary cap and could result in a prolonged work stoppage in 2027. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 While the artificial intelligence infrastructure investment boom and energy shocks have injected fresh short term uncertainties into the inflation outlook, the broader US economy is not overheating. — CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 Despite these uncertainties, many women continue to relax their hair, but Belmo emphasizes an empathetic, practical harm-reduction approach. — Ata-Owaji Victor, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2026 Artificial general intelligence is only so important Other uncertainties surrounding AI matter less. — Geoffrey Irving, Time, 3 Oct. 2026 Superintendent Theresa Plascencia said during the discussion some flexibility was incorporated into the resolution because uncertainties are likely to unfold, which will be beyond the control of the administration. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
  • In a fresh sign of doubts about whether the billions flowing to AI companies can be justified, AI data center company Elice Group plunged 32% on its trading debut in South Korea Tuesday.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The pushback comes amid deteriorating sentiment toward AI infrastructure companies more widely, as higher borrowing costs and doubts about AI returns have hit peers such as CoreWeave and Nebius.
    — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Birnbaum isn’t the only one whose suspicions were raised by the plan.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Among them, despite the doctors’ suspicions, 80% did not turn out to have evidence of tumors in their specimens, says Cercek.
    — Alice Park, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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