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
With the uncertainties of the world looming, makeup should be uplifting, fun, energetic, and forward-thinking.
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Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
Tariffs appear to have stabilized, and while brands remain aware of global uncertainties, there’s a clear shift toward action, not hesitation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
As of Monday, the NWS said there’s a few uncertainties with this activity in how far west the higher rain chances will be, in addition to how cool temperatures will be next week.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Despite the uncertainties and dangers, reaching the first phase of a peace deal was almost unimaginable just days ago.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Oceans and coastlines contain the highest uncertainties of methane release, according to researchers.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
At the time, the analysts expected the trade war and other external uncertainties would have pushed China to roll out stronger support for the real estate sector, Edward Chan, director, corporate ratings at S&P Global Ratings, told CNBC.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Everything else must be simulated and/or modeled and/or theoretically predicted, and that comes along with enormous uncertainties.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
Its price has soared more than 50% this year because of governments’ huge debt loads, political uncertainties and anticipation that the Fed will continue to trim its benchmark lending rate after cutting for the first time this year in September.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
Tariffs appear to have stabilized, and while brands remain aware of global uncertainties, there’s a clear shift toward action, not hesitation.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
As of Monday, the NWS said there’s a few uncertainties with this activity in how far west the higher rain chances will be, in addition to how cool temperatures will be next week.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Oct. 2025
Despite the uncertainties and dangers, reaching the first phase of a peace deal was almost unimaginable just days ago.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Oct. 2025
Oceans and coastlines contain the highest uncertainties of methane release, according to researchers.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2025
At the time, the analysts expected the trade war and other external uncertainties would have pushed China to roll out stronger support for the real estate sector, Edward Chan, director, corporate ratings at S&P Global Ratings, told CNBC.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 10 Oct. 2025
Everything else must be simulated and/or modeled and/or theoretically predicted, and that comes along with enormous uncertainties.
—Big Think, 10 Oct. 2025
Its price has soared more than 50% this year because of governments’ huge debt loads, political uncertainties and anticipation that the Fed will continue to trim its benchmark lending rate after cutting for the first time this year in September.
—Elaine Kurtenbach, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
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The high-profile indictment comes as both major parties accuse each other of weaponizing the justice system, compounding doubts surrounding its integrity among Americans.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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There was Flaherty, the up-and-down starter who dispelled doubts with two innings of scoreless relief, complete with a double-play escape act.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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However, Belichick’s NFL past continues to hover around this situation, from questions about his legacy to regular flare-ups involving the Patriots to suspicions within UNC’s program that some of the negative headlines have origins in New England.—
Dianna Russini,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Over the past year and a half, suspicions repeatedly emerged that the Prime Minister sabotaged mature deals for the hostages' release.—
Ehud Barak,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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