as in doubts
a feeling or attitude that one does not know the truth, truthfulness, or trustworthiness of someone or something
uncertainty about her job prospects has her worried
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Recent Examples of uncertainties
For the Chinese supplier faced with growing uncertainties, tapping a different market may simply be the safer bet.
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Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
However, federal funding uncertainties pose challenges to sustaining and expanding these initiatives.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
More so, as efficiency gains, and, the gradually shifting nature of oil consumption away from ground transportation toward petrochemicals and aviation add to prevailing demand uncertainties.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Entry-level hiring has plunged to an all-time low, as tariff uncertainties stall companies’ hiring plans and AI eliminates more entry-level roles than ever before.
—Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
For each university, Cureton and Book said, the merger represents not just opportunity, but also fortification amid state and federal funding uncertainties.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Anthropogenic carbon dioxide has shifted the course of the river, the envelope of uncertainties that constrain our chaotic weather patterns.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
School officials say the district needs this money to continue important programs, such as all-day kindergarten and free breakfasts for all K-12 students, despite state and federal funding uncertainties.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
How these countries manage four particular uncertainties will have a significant effect on their hopes for stability and growth.
—David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
However, federal funding uncertainties pose challenges to sustaining and expanding these initiatives.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2025
More so, as efficiency gains, and, the gradually shifting nature of oil consumption away from ground transportation toward petrochemicals and aviation add to prevailing demand uncertainties.
—Gaurav Sharma, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Entry-level hiring has plunged to an all-time low, as tariff uncertainties stall companies’ hiring plans and AI eliminates more entry-level roles than ever before.
—Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2025
For each university, Cureton and Book said, the merger represents not just opportunity, but also fortification amid state and federal funding uncertainties.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Anthropogenic carbon dioxide has shifted the course of the river, the envelope of uncertainties that constrain our chaotic weather patterns.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
School officials say the district needs this money to continue important programs, such as all-day kindergarten and free breakfasts for all K-12 students, despite state and federal funding uncertainties.
—Kevin Richert, Idaho Statesman, 10 Sep. 2025
How these countries manage four particular uncertainties will have a significant effect on their hopes for stability and growth.
—David Mednicoff, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
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Black’s sister Molly Watts said the family had doubts after agreeing to donate Black’s organs but felt unheard until the 34-year-old doctor, in his first year as a neurosurgeon, intervened.—
Kff Health News,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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If there were any lingering doubts, Aaron Judge has now cemented his status as a bona fide Yankees legend.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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But not all Chinese companies gave them a rousing reception at a time of intense nationalism and national security suspicions under Xi.—
Joyce Jiang,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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Laura visits Cherry’s mom, Tracey (Karen Henthorn), in hopes of getting Tracey to confirm her suspicions in a recorded conversation.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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