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
Faced with these uncertainties, some organizations are pushing back.
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Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Risks and uncertainties remain Despite the gradual reopening of the Strait, uncertainty remains as tensions could flare once more given the fragility of the interim agreement.
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Tiago Ventura,
Time,
26 June 2026
Determined to understand what is really going on, two teenagers begin an investigation that leads them to challenge the invaders, their town’s conformity and their own uncertainties.
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Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 June 2026
In real time, Beatty outlines his fears and uncertainties with reluctant optimism.
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Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Retirement confidence has been trending lower in recent years, a time of elevated inflation and myriad economic uncertainties.
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Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Despite all the uncertainties and challenges ahead of the Dolphins this season, the most prominent of the newcomers seems positive.
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Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
At age 33, the market isn’t going to get too overheated for Powell, especially on a longer deal, and Miami’s other offseason uncertainties (cough Giannis cough) could limit how far the Heat are willing to go to retain him as free agency kicks off.
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John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Local governments and schools, which rely heavily on property taxes, will face funding uncertainties during economic downturns.
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Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Brian Delp,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
Risks and uncertainties remain Despite the gradual reopening of the Strait, uncertainty remains as tensions could flare once more given the fragility of the interim agreement.
—
Tiago Ventura,
Time,
26 June 2026
Determined to understand what is really going on, two teenagers begin an investigation that leads them to challenge the invaders, their town’s conformity and their own uncertainties.
—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
25 June 2026
In real time, Beatty outlines his fears and uncertainties with reluctant optimism.
—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
25 June 2026
Retirement confidence has been trending lower in recent years, a time of elevated inflation and myriad economic uncertainties.
—
Daniel De Visé,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
Despite all the uncertainties and challenges ahead of the Dolphins this season, the most prominent of the newcomers seems positive.
—
Ava Dicecca,
Sun Sentinel,
18 June 2026
At age 33, the market isn’t going to get too overheated for Powell, especially on a longer deal, and Miami’s other offseason uncertainties (cough Giannis cough) could limit how far the Heat are willing to go to retain him as free agency kicks off.
—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
Local governments and schools, which rely heavily on property taxes, will face funding uncertainties during economic downturns.
—
Letters To The Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
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The inconsistency in messaging raises further doubts that negotiators can meet their 60-day deadline after the two sides traded attacks over the weekend, straining their already fragile ceasefire.
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Harry Kane is reportedly reconsidering his Bayern Munich future after FC Barcelona made contact, sparking doubts in his camp.
Noun
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She was arrested after raising suspicions during a baggage screening, the Australian Federal Police said in a statement on its website.
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Indeed, suspicions of the motivations related to anything that would expose students to more (rather than less) of the neighbor waging war against Ukraine almost derailed the project.
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“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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