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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
This is also when the agency plans for contingencies, from a medical incident to a large-scale attack, to ensure the continuity and leadership of the United States is maintained.
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Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
High-end ordnance used up in Iran is ordnance unavailable for other contingencies, whether in Europe or the Indo-Pacific.
—Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Consider the chain of contingencies that had to align, and the child’s existence can feel like a miracle.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Other defense secretaries have committed forces only after a thorough examination of the risks and alternatives — and after making careful plans that account for all foreseeable contingencies.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
One source familiar with the deployment previously told CNN that the MEU’s presence gives commanders additional options for a range of contingencies.
—Moriah Thomas, 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
Donald J. Mihalek, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
High-end ordnance used up in Iran is ordnance unavailable for other contingencies, whether in Europe or the Indo-Pacific.
—Jon Duffy, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Consider the chain of contingencies that had to align, and the child’s existence can feel like a miracle.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Other defense secretaries have committed forces only after a thorough examination of the risks and alternatives — and after making careful plans that account for all foreseeable contingencies.
—Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
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.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
One source familiar with the deployment previously told CNN that the MEU’s presence gives commanders additional options for a range of contingencies.
—Moriah Thomas, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingencies
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Early-season trade possibilities There are a couple of bats the Red Sox could target to give their offense a jolt.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Seeing things differently today opens new possibilities for you.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Terms of the deals were not disclosed, but principals described them as versions of a classic revenue-sharing arrangement, with additional provisions for promotion.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
29 Apr. 2026
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Housing advocates and lawmakers were concerned about provisions that would have required wider access roads for fire trucks, allowed local fire officials to decide which side of the building should be adjacent to an access road and limited developments to sites located closer to access roads.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The residences were born out of necessity but have become cherished events for the thousands in the band’s cult.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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But Barnes noted that timing such events is difficult.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Gaza’s most dire conditions — the lack of food and medicine, continuing Israeli attacks, destroyed hospitals, schools and residential buildings, homelessness and overcrowding — now include rodents, climbing temperatures and open-air sewage.—
Matt Bradley,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The office is responsible for fiscal control over the disbursement and receipts of public dollars and issues regular reports on the financial conditions of local and state governments.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, people who have been required to spend 24 percent of their income toward rent will need to contribute 40 percent.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Both cases were scheduled for discussion for Friday’s closed-door conference.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both would be requirements in any potential fullback selection.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Under the Clean Slate Act, HB 1836, the state now has until 2029 to create, test and launch systems to automate the sealing of eligible low-level, nonviolent criminal records after an individual meets all requirements and remains crime-free for a sustained period.—
Brian Fabes,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Contingencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingencies. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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