uncertainties

plural of uncertainty

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of uncertainties Shares of American Express have jumped 8% over the past three months as its credit card business remained robust in spite of geopolitical uncertainties, largely due to its focus on affluent customers. Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026 In light of the large gaps in knowledge and the uncertainties about how to contain radical conservation experiments, many scientists advocate waiting. Taylor Dotson, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 New-age PPAs are not merely financial products anymore but becoming essential tools for ensuring predictability amidst uncertainties in the energy domain and facilitating consistent growth driven by AI technology. Junaid Ali, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The upsets for oil markets raise uncertainties over inflation and other economic trends. ABC News, 8 July 2026 Poncy claims the renaming could lead to safety risk and communication issues for pilots and air traffic controllers, raises uncertainties pertaining to licensing and trademark rights, and is an overreach of power on local government. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 8 July 2026 Manually coded simulations grounded in physics can help train robots more cheaply in virtual environments but can fail to capture many real-world complexities and uncertainties. Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026 The surge in consumer imports suggests that underlying consumer demand remains resilient despite broader economic uncertainties. Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 July 2026 One of the disaster’s greatest uncertainties remains the fate of people who are still unaccounted for. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
  • However, these doubts were put to rest when Kloss was later photographed leaving the wedding venue, Madison Square Garden.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026
  • At 34, his recurring issues raise serious doubts about his career longevity, making retirement a distinct possibility.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026
Noun
  • The note is there when Sugar gets back, placating his suspicions (for now) and deflating his ego.
    Andy Andersen, Vulture, 10 July 2026
  • Ledbetter also said there weren’t, currently, indications of foul play — even as Wells family shared their own suspicions at Friday’s news conference.
    Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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