as in possibility
something that might happen
the collapse of that nation's economy was one contingence that the architects of the war hadn't planned on
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Recent Examples of contingence
The team had a strong veteran contingence, but none of those veterans had anyone to lead them.
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Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingence
Noun
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The medical team warned him there was a possibility Andre would never be able to walk again, and his vision could be impaired.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Read More: How Trump Can Redeem His Gaza Fiasco The sense of possibility was palpable.—
Jane Harman,
TIME,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Invest in one year of premium journalism, member-only events and more for just $49.99.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
14 Feb. 2025
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It's expected to include sketches and musical performances and will be a three-hour live event, double the amount of time of a normal SNL show.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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If not, some contingencies can be implemented to reduce cost.—
Brent Schacherer,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the chance of an impact is low, contingencies will need to be put in place in the event those chances rise.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In this case, companies are eliminating information and rhetoric that has become politically toxic.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
7 Feb. 2025
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Much of The Return is spent sorting through the detritus of Laura’s case: a resolute look backwards that ultimately points the series toward some uncertain future.—
K. Austin Collins,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Contingence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingence. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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