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as in possibility
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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as in random
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as in probable
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as in dependent
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as in conditional
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Recent Examples of contingent
Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In the wake of Operation Midnight Hammer, the notion that Trump’s support within the Republican Party is contingent on the support of a loud but narrow ...
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 10 July 2025
Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2025
Magnolia may not be openly courting the trad contingent, but it’s certainly taken measures to avoid alienating that audience.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
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Noun
The sale is contingent on rezoning approval from Fairfield and Forest Park, and would allow Hillwood to demolish the entire mall, plus the four-story parking garage.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In the wake of Operation Midnight Hammer, the notion that Trump’s support within the Republican Party is contingent on the support of a loud but narrow ...
—Noah Rothman, National Review, 10 July 2025
Adjective
This year’s Hollywood contingent includes Walt Disney chief Bob Iger, Comcast head Brian Roberts, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Ravi Ahuja and Warner Bros. Discovery head David Zaslav, some of the most powerful men in the entertainment space.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 9 July 2025
Magnolia may not be openly courting the trad contingent, but it’s certainly taken measures to avoid alienating that audience.
—Judy Berman, Time, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingent
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Mark up President Donald Trump discussing a U.S.-Japan trade agreement with a Japanese delegation and top White House aides in the Oval Office, July 22, 2025.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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As Ukrainian and Russian delegations prepare to meet in Istanbul, Turkey, for a new round of ceasefire talks, Zelenskyy and his allies are facing a groundswell of opposition at home.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
23 July 2025
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Others wanted to consider the possibility of technological advancements.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Indianapolis City-County Council members are also discussing the possibility of fines and mandatory parenting classes for parents and guardians whose children repeatedly violate the new rules.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The entertainment space has shown us that, as random as couples may seem, the best thing is to expect the unexpected.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
29 July 2025
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Training is a disciplined system, not a series of random workouts.—
Ludovic Gaudé,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Mabrey is probable to return in Connecticut’s first game since the break against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
23 July 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are probable.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Just nine days earlier, on July 22, the administration had pushed through a controversial law making the country’s anti-corruption agencies dependent on the General Prosecutor, a direct presidential appointee.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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These guys’ jobs are dependent on losing as few games as possible, and their teams are collectively guaranteed nine more losses in conference play than the SEC’s.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Miller's license was suspended for 90 days, and he was sentenced to a $250 fine and 14 days of conditional jail time.—
Jolene Almendarez,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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However, prosecutors are expected to recommend conditional jail time, probation and a fine.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Kicking off the events is the HaRUNbee 5K Run/Walk for Healthy Birth Outcomes on Saturday, Aug. 2.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The event serves as an opportunity to discuss historic preservation in Naperville, including the city’s historic district, mid-century modern homes and downtown buildings, an event announcement said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Cable remains a popular and practical internet solution for many households, especially where fiber isn't yet available.—
Roxanne Downer,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Gillis and Trachtenberg explained how for the first time in the Predator movies, the face of the creature wasn’t practical, always a very challenging task, because nuanced emotional expressions were called for in which the alien was the hero.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
26 July 2025
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“Contingent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingent. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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