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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A 10-Q document filed with the SEC did mention it under the Contingencies section.

From The Verge • Jul. 29, 2022

Now, Sweden’s Civil Contingencies Agency is testing its air-raid warning system and circulating a Cold War-era-style precautionary pamphlet.

From New York Times • Mar. 12, 2022

Sweden’s Civil Contingencies Agency said it had sent 80 ventilators to Latvia.

From Reuters • Nov. 1, 2021

Chairman of the Civil Contingencies Authority Peter Ferbrache described the move out of lockdown as a "huge achievement" and thanked islanders for sticking to lockdown rules.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2021

A Gentleman, who, tho' Deaf and Dumb, writes down any Stranger's name at first Sight; with their future Contingencies of Fortune.

From The History of the Life and Adventures of Mr. Duncan Campell A Gentlen, who, tho' Deaf and Dumb, Writes down any Stranger's name at first Sight; by Defoe, Daniel