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
Adding to that caution are complications with the economy nationwide, according to Levy, including tariffs, the Iran war, and inflation uncertainties.
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George Avalos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The nation’s second-largest school system, with close to 400,000 students, faces evolving challenges and uncertainties that could alter the direction of the district for years.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Still, many companies remain cautious, mindful of Venezuela’s history of nationalizations and the uncertainties surrounding its political transition.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In an unusual development, the bank published a range of forecasts given the geopolitical uncertainties.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The stock's decline also comes amid a rise in macroeconomic uncertainties tied to the Iran war.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Two women who speak to each other about their fears and uncertainties and share their stories in a place without space or time.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
January’s uncertainties do not include any business upheaval after the Iranian conflict began in late March.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Iran has announced the opening of vital Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, but the move came laced with caveats and uncertainties.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
George Avalos, Mercury News, 1 May 2026
The nation’s second-largest school system, with close to 400,000 students, faces evolving challenges and uncertainties that could alter the direction of the district for years.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Still, many companies remain cautious, mindful of Venezuela’s history of nationalizations and the uncertainties surrounding its political transition.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
In an unusual development, the bank published a range of forecasts given the geopolitical uncertainties.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
The stock's decline also comes amid a rise in macroeconomic uncertainties tied to the Iran war.
—Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Two women who speak to each other about their fears and uncertainties and share their stories in a place without space or time.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026
January’s uncertainties do not include any business upheaval after the Iranian conflict began in late March.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
Iran has announced the opening of vital Strait of Hormuz to all commercial vessels for the remainder of the ceasefire, but the move came laced with caveats and uncertainties.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
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The next day, journalists privately expressed doubts about whether a redo could or should happen.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
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Shares have traded flat in the year to date, underperforming the overall market as investors express doubts that Apple can pull off its ambitious push into artificial intelligence, particularly amid an ongoing memory supply crunch.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Recently, scientists found that the sharks keep their eyesight well into senescence, not only quashing some suspicions that the animals were blind but also revealing their vision remains functional in low light for more than a century.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 May 2026
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Lesch’s close contacts with al-Assad raised suspicions among some in Syria, and Lesch was poisoned twice.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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