as in potential
likely to be or become something at a later time
The school had a luncheon for prospective students.
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Recent Examples of prospective
That should change during the upcoming window, even if the identity of Newcastle’s prospective centre-back recruit remains undetermined.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Following news of the crash, the college, which is affiliated with United Pentecostal Church International and located in Wentzville, Mo., shared a tribute for the prospective students.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump said last month his administration was in touch with four different groups about a prospective TikTok deal, without identifying them.
—Anna Tong, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
One: Disappointed prospective buyers are in good company.
—Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Following news of the crash, the college, which is affiliated with United Pentecostal Church International and located in Wentzville, Mo., shared a tribute for the prospective students.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump said last month his administration was in touch with four different groups about a prospective TikTok deal, without identifying them.
—Anna Tong, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
One: Disappointed prospective buyers are in good company.
—Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for prospective
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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