CONTINGENT (ON OR UPON) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

contingent (on or upon)

adjective

kən-ˈtin-jənt

as in dependent

determined by something else the train's scheduled departure is contingent on the prompt fixing of the mechanical fault

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California’s budget is dependent on income taxes the rich pay on stock market profits.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
The Bank of England said shocks to AI related assets could travel more widely through the financial system as the AI ecosystem becomes more dependent on external finance.

— Ron Schmelzer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

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Borgen, acquired from the New York Rangers for a 2027 second-round pick and a conditional 2028 third-rounder, is a stay-at-home right-shot defenseman.

— Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 2 July 2026
The man, who cannot be named due to legal restrictions preventing children alleged to be victims of crime from being identified, has been granted conditional bail and will appear before Downing Centre Local Court on Wednesday, July 15.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

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