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contingent

[kuhn-tin-juhnt] / kənˈtɪn dʒənt /
ADJECTIVE
conditional; possible
Synonyms
STRONGEST
unforeseen
STRONG
accidental chance dependent incidental probable
WEAK
casual controlled by fluky fortuitous haphazard likely odd probably random subject to unanticipated uncertain unexpected unforeseeable unpredictable
Antonyms
STRONG
designed essential planned
WEAK
certain definite real sure truthful unconditional
NOUN
group of followers
Synonyms
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batch detachment
STRONG
body bunch deputation disciples mission quota sect section set
Antonyms
STRONG
individual one

Example Sentences

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Gilead on Tuesday said it will pay an initial $3.15 billion in cash for Tubulis, which is developing next-generation antibody-drug conjugates, or ADCs, along with up to $1.85 billion in contingent milestone payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

All of this is contingent on Iran also suspending hostilities and fully opening the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping traffic, which it says it will do.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Gilead will pay an initial $3.15 billion in cash for Tubulis, with up to $1.85 billion in contingent milestone payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Apellis stockholders will also receive a contingent value right for each share they own.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Miep, Bep, Mr. Kleiman, Jan, Father, Peter: the Annex contingent and the Supply Corps all mixed up together, and that in the middle of the day!

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank