as in doubt
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 uncertainty
The only constant in supply chain logistics is uncertainty.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
Though there is uncertainty down the line, both are optimistic the new space will be a boon to the community and restaurant.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Uproar over certain policies and uncertainty about which figureheads to rally behind within the party have frayed internal cohesion.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
But, so long as Russell remains without a contract and uncertainty lingers over Verstappen, the potential Mercedes links will persist.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025
Though there is uncertainty down the line, both are optimistic the new space will be a boon to the community and restaurant.
—Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2025
Uproar over certain policies and uncertainty about which figureheads to rally behind within the party have frayed internal cohesion.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
But, so long as Russell remains without a contract and uncertainty lingers over Verstappen, the potential Mercedes links will persist.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainty
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There's no doubt now that when history is being made on the course, golf fans take notice and tune in, making these events must-watch television.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Kuemper shows his regular-season form There isn’t any doubt that Winnipeg’s star goalie Connor Hellebuyck will take home his second consecutive Vezina Trophy and third of his career.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Frost was likely one of the few interviewers who would seriously engage the pair on a topic that was still viewed with skepticism by the British public.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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But while much of the world looks at the newly friendly rapport between America and Russia with skepticism, Leake and his team see it as reason for optimism.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
26 Apr. 2025
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What To Know According to the DHS summary, officers noted eight other individuals in the vehicle and no visible luggage, prompting suspicions of human trafficking.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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An aide to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is out on leave and ushered out of the Pentagon for suspicion of leaking.—
Domenico Montanaro,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Uncertainty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainty. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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