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
Last week, the VIX—Wall Street’s fear gauge—spiked to its highest level since April before easing, amid new trade policy uncertainties.
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Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Goldman Sachs starts coverage of Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant Cava with a hold, citing near-term uncertainties.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Out of a sea of fashion shows, these designers have emerged as the brightest young stars for the spring 2026 season of Shanghai Fashion Week, despite broader economic uncertainties.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The meetings underscore Tehran’s intention to strengthen its strategic alignment with Moscow amid ongoing global uncertainties.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
While most of these methods have significant uncertainties, individually, the best ones get their uncertainties down to just 1-2%.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
The weekend after an international break often throws up uncertainties, but Mikel Arteta’s team are reliably competitive and the loss of their captain, Martin Odegaard, to injury shouldn’t change that.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
To read Young’s novel is to dwell in uncertainties and shadows, in Jungian archetypes and their dissolution.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
With the uncertainties of the world looming, makeup should be uplifting, fun, energetic, and forward-thinking.
—Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2025
Goldman Sachs starts coverage of Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant Cava with a hold, citing near-term uncertainties.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
Out of a sea of fashion shows, these designers have emerged as the brightest young stars for the spring 2026 season of Shanghai Fashion Week, despite broader economic uncertainties.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025
The meetings underscore Tehran’s intention to strengthen its strategic alignment with Moscow amid ongoing global uncertainties.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025
While most of these methods have significant uncertainties, individually, the best ones get their uncertainties down to just 1-2%.
—Big Think, 17 Oct. 2025
The weekend after an international break often throws up uncertainties, but Mikel Arteta’s team are reliably competitive and the loss of their captain, Martin Odegaard, to injury shouldn’t change that.
—Oliver Kay, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
To read Young’s novel is to dwell in uncertainties and shadows, in Jungian archetypes and their dissolution.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
With the uncertainties of the world looming, makeup should be uplifting, fun, energetic, and forward-thinking.
—Essence, 15 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncertainties
Noun
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Some doubts still lingered as to whether Jax was, indeed, Gracie's puppy.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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That’s why Rotary members, also embedded in these same communities, have played a vital role in not just funding and organizing campaigns, but also dispelling doubts and ensuring no child is left behind.—
Dr. Tunji Funsho,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Panama City Police Department encourages people and adoption agencies to report any fraud suspicions.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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Congressional Republicans called the expenditure wasteful and the secretive project fueled more suspicions about its necessity, according to the historical association.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Uncertainties.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncertainties. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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