as in possibility
something that might happen
the collapse of that nation's economy was one contingence that the architects of the war hadn't planned on
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of contingence
The team had a strong veteran contingence, but none of those veterans had anyone to lead them.
—
Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
Anthony Fenech, Detroit Free Press, 24 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for contingence
Noun
-
Indianapolis City-County Council members are also discussing the possibility of fines and mandatory parenting classes for parents and guardians whose children repeatedly violate the new rules.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
-
Others wanted to consider the possibility of technological advancements.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
-
In fact, the blocks were so easy to use that government and company officials who attended the kick-off event helped to build up one of the house’s walls after only a short lesson from Garrett.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
-
Yes! started out as a different movie and changed to incorporate the events of October 7?—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
8 July 2025
Noun
-
Arsenal’s exploration of an Eze deal may be an intelligent contingency in case things don’t go to plan on Nwaneri.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
-
Europe’s safest bet, until then, is to at least prepare for all contingencies.—
FLORENCE GAUB,
Foreign Affairs,
24 June 2025
Noun
-
No weapons were found, and no arrests were made in that case.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
-
For more severe or persistent cases, your healthcare provider may recommend oral medications, injections or infusions, and light therapy.12 For mild cases or flares, creams, ointments, oils, and other products may help.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
13 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Contingence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contingence. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share