uncertainties

plural of uncertainty

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Recent Examples of uncertainties 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 For people filling their gas tanks and paying their heating bills, these forecasting uncertainties mean prices are likely to stay high and volatile for some time, even when the fighting stops. — The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2026 We’re not immersed in any of the procedural’s dangers, its uncertainties, its suspense, its psychic toll. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 The idea was to bypass the uncertainties of the Foster study by going to the source. — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026 Ironically, large organizations often carry many of the same uncertainties. — Bill Holodnak, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026 This is important in today's environment for investors who may be tempted to ditch stocks amid uncertainties like the Iran war. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026 Now worries about visa costs and the uncertainties are causing some to think twice. — Christine Miyawaki, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
  • Frazier’s win raised doubts about whether Ali would ever dominate the sport again.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Sep. 2026
  • In other words, close to half have doubts about election integrity – not a good sign for democracy.
    — the Monitor's Editorial Board, Christian Science Monitor, 25 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • The episode reinforced suspicions within Machado’s camp that someone outside the group had obtained information about the operation.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Lingering suspicions that iron compounds were the mysterious absorber were confirmed when researchers found that iron sulfate matched the haze’s properties.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026

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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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