contingents

noun

Definition of contingentsnext
plural of contingent
1
as in delegations
a body of persons chosen as representatives of a larger group the local Scout troop traditionally sends a large contingent to the jamboree

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2
as in events
something that might happen officials in charge of managing the national emergency tried to prepare for every contingent, no matter how improbable

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingents
  1. delegations
  2. events
  3. possibilities
  4. contingencies
  5. cases
Noun
  • More than 100 nations sent delegations to report on how their governments was promoting religious freedom.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Heavyweight delegations from Spain, Australia and Saudi Arabia used Film Bazaar as a platform to pitch incentives and co-productions and to discuss distribution opportunities.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of delegations
Noun
  • The problem is the hedge fund typically generates lots of taxable events that are not necessarily immediate income or asset value to the customer.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.
    Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of events
Noun
  • The poet’s appreciation for the artistic possibilities of community was often expressed in direct contrast to other, more distorted views of Blackness.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Getting to grips with the possibilities of advancements in 5G and other emerging super-fast network capabilities, as well as new generations of processor technology optimized for the delivery of AI and perhaps even quantum computing, will be a key challenge.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • But so, too, do contingencies and unexpected events — from the skills and personalities of individual candidates to the impact of a world-girdling pandemic.
    David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
  • China Foods does not anticipate any off-balance sheet arrangements and has no material commitments or contingencies as of the filing date.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of contingencies
Noun
  • California is dealing with an ongoing bird flu outbreak, with 32 human cases confirmed in the state so far, all but one of which officials say originated from exposure to sick cattle.
    Sony Salzman, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.
    Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of cases
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contingent (on or upon)

contingents

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