1
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
Davis said events of that scale require planning months — sometimes a year — in advance, with contingencies built into nearly every scenario.
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Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred.
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Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Such a system would be very attractive for disaster relief and even more so for the US and allied militaries, which currently spend a great deal of time and effort maintaining supply depots around the world to prepare for future contingencies.
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David Szondy
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Vestal said nothing unexpected occurred during the burn because crews had planned for contingencies.
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Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Lastly, the Bengals have traditionally rolled over cap space to the next season while also allocating a portion, before the year, to practice squad elevations, injury contingencies and reserves.
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Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
In real life, contingencies abound.
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Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
John Scott, Brevard County’s Emergency Management Director said he — and other emergency managers across the state — plan multiple contingencies as a storm develops.
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Zach Covey,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Think of contingencies as conditions that must be met before the sale becomes legally final.
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Jason Peters,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
Bryan West,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred.
—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Such a system would be very attractive for disaster relief and even more so for the US and allied militaries, which currently spend a great deal of time and effort maintaining supply depots around the world to prepare for future contingencies.
—
David Szondy
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
Vestal said nothing unexpected occurred during the burn because crews had planned for contingencies.
—
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
Lastly, the Bengals have traditionally rolled over cap space to the next season while also allocating a portion, before the year, to practice squad elevations, injury contingencies and reserves.
—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
In real life, contingencies abound.
—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
John Scott, Brevard County’s Emergency Management Director said he — and other emergency managers across the state — plan multiple contingencies as a storm develops.
—
Zach Covey,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
Think of contingencies as conditions that must be met before the sale becomes legally final.
—
Jason Peters,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingencies
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After ruling out all other possibilities, Dhingra finally diagnosed Williams with IC‑MPGN, a kidney disease related to the immune system.
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Your curious mind sees possibilities, yet a course fee, trip idea, or upgrade may clash with your budget, so compare options patiently and decide what matters now.
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Legislative expert and law professor Chris Micheli said lawmakers frequently include controversial provisions in bills during the early stages of the legislative process.
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The bill includes nearly 50 provisions, including the prohibition on investor purchase of single-family homes, which is intended to help increase the housing supply for individual buyers.
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Tickets were still available for purchase on the X Games website as of early Friday evening, ranging from $19 single-day entry tickets to more than $400 premium tickets with access to the concerts on top of the X Games events.
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The England players and supporters may be at an advantage in the wet conditions.
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Building resilience Stephanie Niven, co-portfolio manager of the Global Sustainable Equity strategy at Ninety One, told CNBC on a call on Friday that her team took the view that the rise of intense weather conditions in Europe was creating a structural growth opportunity for investment.
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Cole says his group currently has about 150 fans and 150 cases of water, but hopes to acquire more ahead of the heat wave.
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But experts worry these individual cases point to a more widespread issue.
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The legal action is part of a broader series of disputes in the streaming industry over carriage rights, bundling requirements and pricing control.
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The secret agreement was routed through a White House office that typically handles repairs and furnishings and is exempt from competitive bidding requirements.
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“Contingencies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingencies. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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