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
One of the biggest uncertainties defensively is what will happen at inside linebacker, where Strnad and Alex Singleton are free agents and Greenlaw is under contract but would not be difficult to move on from.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
School districts are already facing budget shortfalls and uncertainties due to enrollment declines.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Some major energy companies, however, remain cautious, citing ongoing political and legal uncertainties.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The investor cited regulatory concerns about Netflix and uncertainties about the equity value of Warner cable channels that would spin off after the Netflix deal closes.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
However, the scientists cautioned that more work will be required to confirm and fine-tune this estimate, as this indirect approach includes uncertainties and does not address other chemical interactions that may affect calculations of core hydrogen.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Good & Gather Organic Chocolate Chips A few editors noted that these chocolate chips had a chalky appearance, and while that may have been initially unsettling, uncertainties were quashed when these morsels were tasted.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
As more investors shift toward physical assets amid concerns about rising government debt, geopolitical uncertainties and questions about central bank independence, the price of silver goes up.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Still, given the headwinds from tariffs and other policy uncertainties, companies are doing well, Butters wrote.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
School districts are already facing budget shortfalls and uncertainties due to enrollment declines.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Some major energy companies, however, remain cautious, citing ongoing political and legal uncertainties.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 13 Feb. 2026
The investor cited regulatory concerns about Netflix and uncertainties about the equity value of Warner cable channels that would spin off after the Netflix deal closes.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
However, the scientists cautioned that more work will be required to confirm and fine-tune this estimate, as this indirect approach includes uncertainties and does not address other chemical interactions that may affect calculations of core hydrogen.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Good & Gather Organic Chocolate Chips A few editors noted that these chocolate chips had a chalky appearance, and while that may have been initially unsettling, uncertainties were quashed when these morsels were tasted.
—Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2026
As more investors shift toward physical assets amid concerns about rising government debt, geopolitical uncertainties and questions about central bank independence, the price of silver goes up.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 3 Feb. 2026
Still, given the headwinds from tariffs and other policy uncertainties, companies are doing well, Butters wrote.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
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But the way the investigation is being carried out is leaving people with some doubts.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
13 Feb. 2026
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Love and doubts Just two months after the first letters, the romance has heated up.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The teen, who was pregnant, disappeared shortly after, raising suspicions among her family and law enforcement that she was targeted because of her testimony.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 Feb. 2026
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To investigate, the team compared genomic data across primates , and their findings appear to support their suspicions.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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