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as in possibilities
something that might happen
agencies trying to provide for every contingency in a national emergency
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as in provisions
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
an offer to buy the house, with the contingency that it pass inspection
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Recent Examples of contingencies
Chinese analysts say the move signals a shift toward quasi-carrier operations and could indicate preparations for potential contingencies involving Beijing, adding to regional strategic tensions.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
One source previously told CNN the unit’s presence gives commanders more options for a range of contingencies.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
To prepare for such contingencies, directors and property managers should identify potential vulnerabilities, know where exits and secure spaces are located, and anticipate how individuals might behave during a conflict.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Single-family houses that need work also are drawing multiple bids, but higher purchase prices are making would-be buyers more cautious and increasingly unwilling to waive home inspections and other contingencies, experts say.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The union does not want raises that depend on potentially subjective future contingencies, asserting that the district can commit to more now.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The cap prevents people from maintaining reasonable reserves to address life’s routine contingencies and financial emergencies.
—Michael Frerichs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The collapse of diplomacy has forced the US and Israel to review military contingencies, including the possibility of using ground forces to retrieve nuclear material, said a European official familiar with the planning.
—Jonathan Tirone, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Any one of these grim contingencies could be a strategic blow to the United States, which depends on a network of bases in the Gulf to maintain its military power across the Middle East and Africa.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
One source previously told CNN the unit’s presence gives commanders more options for a range of contingencies.
—Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
To prepare for such contingencies, directors and property managers should identify potential vulnerabilities, know where exits and secure spaces are located, and anticipate how individuals might behave during a conflict.
—Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Single-family houses that need work also are drawing multiple bids, but higher purchase prices are making would-be buyers more cautious and increasingly unwilling to waive home inspections and other contingencies, experts say.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 22 Mar. 2026
The union does not want raises that depend on potentially subjective future contingencies, asserting that the district can commit to more now.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
The cap prevents people from maintaining reasonable reserves to address life’s routine contingencies and financial emergencies.
—Michael Frerichs, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2026
The collapse of diplomacy has forced the US and Israel to review military contingencies, including the possibility of using ground forces to retrieve nuclear material, said a European official familiar with the planning.
—Jonathan Tirone, Fortune, 8 Mar. 2026
Any one of these grim contingencies could be a strategic blow to the United States, which depends on a network of bases in the Gulf to maintain its military power across the Middle East and Africa.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingencies
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Easter Sunday brings the reflective season of Lent to its conclusion, focusing on the possibilities of spiritual rebirth from personal sacrifice toward a larger goal.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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McDonald's used humanoid robots in one location for a short period to test reactions and explore possibilities.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Due to these restrictions, House Administration Committee Chairman Bryan Steil (R-WI) outlined some provisions to skirt the Senate parliamentarian’s wrath.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Mar. 2026
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The legislation allows companies to participate directly in exploration, production and commercialization, while introducing more flexible tax and royalty structures and allowing for international arbitration — provisions designed to ease long-standing concerns over legal uncertainty.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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March's meteor madness March had several notable fireball events.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The strong wind, combined with the dry air and dry brush on the ground, creates conditions for an elevated wildfire threat.—
March 28,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Check airport conditions early and often, including official websites and social media accounts where airports share timely updates and guidance, according to experts.—
John Raby,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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According to documents from both cases, the relationship began with texting and the exchange of music from playlists.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Framed as deregulation, the bill sets a statewide minimum lot size of 1,500 square feet while also shrinking setbacks and eliminating dimensional requirements that could stand in the way of building multiple compact homes on at least four acres of land.—
Mark Dee
March 28,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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No ban on mask-wearing federal agents and no requirements for judicial warrants for immigration raids were in the final deal, which could spark a new clash once Congress returns from spring break.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Contingencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingencies. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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