1
as in possibility
something that can develop or become actual
a cure for that form of cancer seems like a certain eventuality—it's just a matter of time
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2
as in event
something that might happen
a full-force hurricane on the day of the picnic was one eventuality that we hadn't planned on
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Recent Examples of eventuality
Despite their best efforts, a leader can never be prepared for every eventuality.
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Sally Percy, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Despite those estimates, there’s little urgency in planning for that eventuality, especially as automakers evaluate how policy changes under President Donald Trump might affect the EV industry.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Two players may be required to cover all eventualities, on top of the right centre-half that is already first on the club’s priority list.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Part of being a skilled and confident presenter means being prepared for any eventuality.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
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Sally Percy, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Despite those estimates, there’s little urgency in planning for that eventuality, especially as automakers evaluate how policy changes under President Donald Trump might affect the EV industry.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Two players may be required to cover all eventualities, on top of the right centre-half that is already first on the club’s priority list.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Part of being a skilled and confident presenter means being prepared for any eventuality.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eventuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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Even if this bird flu doesn’t eventually become the p-word, other pandemic possibilities will likely emerge in the coming years.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The Gilded Age actress was coy, however, when asked about the possibility of a third installment.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Schimel earlier this week campaigned with Donald Trump Jr. at an event where the president's son said electing Schimel was essential for protecting Trump's agenda.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The event will take place from noon to 7 p.m. Saturday at 6902 S. Eisenman Road. KTVB reported earlier on Stewart and Wright’s initiative.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Many held a highly optimistic outlook on technology and its potential to solve human problems.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In terms of making dating safer, Match Group, which owns Tinder, Hinge, Match, and OKCupid (among many others), has the potential for a company-wide, coordinated effort to identify, ban and report abusers on its apps, but this doesn't seem to be a priority.—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In many cases, these startups rely on partnerships with banks or insurers behind the scenes, effectively becoming a slick user interface on top of more traditional financial institutions.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In both cases, the tissue is getting bigger, and a person is growing larger.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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