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contingencies

NOUN

chance happening; possibility

Synonyms

STRONGEST

emergency eventuality exigency probability

STRONG

accident break chance crisis crossroads event fortuity happening incident juncture likelihood occasion odds opportunity pass pinch predicament strait uncertainty

WEAK

if it's cool turning point zero hour

Antonyms

STRONGEST

improbability unlikelihood

STRONG

advantage bad luck certainty good fortune misfortune plan solution

WEAK

definiteness reality surety truth

Example Sentences

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Here are their Social-Security decision points and the contingencies they need to plan for.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026

But the contingencies cost automakers billions of dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Various branches of the military draw up plans for all sorts of contingencies in case the president thinks about ordering one.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

The union does not want raises that depend on potentially subjective future contingencies, asserting that the district can commit to more now.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The details were so real: times, contingencies, strategies, and backup plans.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse