1
as in assumptions
something taken as being true or factual and used as a starting point for a course of action or reasoning
your conclusion may turn out to be accurate, but you're postulating a lot of ifs
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2
as in provisions
something upon which the carrying out of an agreement or offer depends
there are a number of ifs in the proposal
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Noun
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Originally developed within military and intelligence communities, red teaming is a structured approach designed to challenge assumptions, expose blind spots, and stress-test strategies through adversarial thinking and critical analysis.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025 -
Leaders are now compelled to reassess their foundational assumptions, as geopolitical risk increasingly impacts economic stability, regulatory environments, and market access.—
Bryce Hoffman,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For example, running fiber along a seemingly direct route parallel to railroad tracks might appear to be efficient but can result in substantial delays due to the complex permissions and safety requirements involved.—
Katherine Latham,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Understanding local permitting entities and requirements pays off.—
Katherine Latham,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Pac-12 Conference applied for trademarks this month that attempt to cover various contingencies if the league—which currently has two members, with commitments to add six more in 2026—ends up eventually fielding nine, 10, 11, 13 or 14 schools.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
22 Dec. 2024
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Firstly, the community is well aware of the quantum threat, and secondly, while there may not be a concrete plan in place for each public blockchain, preparations, and contingencies are well underway.—
Nimrod Lehavi,
Forbes,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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That proposal failed in April after the state House and Senate were unable to successfully negotiate certain stipulations.—
Kristina Watrobski,
Baltimore Sun,
21 Dec. 2024
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It was reported by The Guardian that, among the elder Belichick’s stipulations, his son would be named his heir to the head coach role once the 72-year-old moves on, whenever that would be.—
Scott Thompson,
Fox News,
11 Dec. 2024
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“Ifs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ifs. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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