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as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
a good prospect for the position of auditor
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as in possibility
something that can develop or become actual
one highly desirable prospect for the city is a major-league franchise
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as in anticipation
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
the prospect of a quiet, restful Sunday ended when our basement flooded
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Recent Examples of prospect
Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The prospect of full normalization of relations with the U.S., even as Europe doubles down on its previous pro-Ukraine policies, suggests that the global order is becoming fragmented in ways that will prevent any future attempt to isolate Russia.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Even activities that come before drilling, like seismic surveys used in prospecting, pose an imminent risk to wildlife, the lawsuit argues.
—Karen Zraick, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
At a preliminary monthly board meeting Wednesday, Acero parents and teachers expressed mixed emotions about the prospect of closing the two campuses — Paz and Cruz — that weren’t laid out to be saved in last week’s resolution.
—Ikram Mohamed, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
The prospect of full normalization of relations with the U.S., even as Europe doubles down on its previous pro-Ukraine policies, suggests that the global order is becoming fragmented in ways that will prevent any future attempt to isolate Russia.
—Fred Weir, The Christian Science Monitor, 5 Mar. 2025
Verb
On stage, Damon and Marlon Wayans also gave their eldest brother his due, delivering a touching and hilarious speech about how Keenen prospected for the family’s future by moving to Hollywood, then taught each one of his siblings how to succeed in the entertainment business.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 23 Feb. 2025
Even activities that come before drilling, like seismic surveys used in prospecting, pose an imminent risk to wildlife, the lawsuit argues.
—Karen Zraick, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospect
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The western part of the continent has the best view, but the spectacle of the moon completely immersed in the Earth's shadow will be readily visible from coast to coast.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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More Americans had a negative view of Musk at 54% than a positive view at 42%, according to a Pew Research Center poll conducted from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2 – before his government overhaul escalated.—
Joey Garrison,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko Another high-profile candidate would be Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko who has also defied Zelensky on a few occasions throughout the war.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The problem is that these new roles demand a level of expertise that wasn’t expected from entry-level candidates in the past.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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What makes the possibility of Ovechkin breaking Gretzky’s goal record this season so special is that Ovechkin would be doing it at the same seasonal rate as Gretzky did.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Ordinary people have little knowledge that such a possibility even exists.—
Bill Hamilton,
Baltimore Sun,
5 Mar. 2025
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Some had done so preemptively, in mere anticipation of the new Trump presidency.—
Megan Garber,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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Daniels, who is 6'8 and enormously athletic, has already - at such a young age - found a way to bridge the two aspects, and combine them with his uncanny basketball IQ that takes into account timing, player tendencies, and anticipation.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Thompson and Eaton are two candidates, but the front office is also exploring external options.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2025
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After starring in the Western historical drama for nearly a decade, Gilbert explored other opportunities in Hollywood, focusing on television.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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This fictional technology becomes the backbone of the catastrophic Zero Day attack, highlighting the potential of advanced cyber warfare.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The potential for cuts in Medicaid, the joint federal-state program that helps lower income people obtain health care, is a particularly attractive target for Democrats.—
David Lightman,
Sacramento Bee,
4 Mar. 2025
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Her win, if nothing else, was a reminder that careers can take unexpected turns, no matter the expectations.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
9 Mar. 2025
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Alex Pereira Rematch Opening Odds With the expectation that Ankalaev and Pereira will tangle again in the near future, BetOnline published opening odds for the rematch.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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East Point, Prince Edward Island Less than ninety minutes east of the provincial capital of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island’s East Point is perfect for a morning spent searching for shorebirds on the Gulf of St. Lawrence.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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In the 50 years since Hilbert’s 10th problem was resolved, mathematicians have been searching for this cutoff.—
Joseph Howlett,
WIRED,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Prospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospect. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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