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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
Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
During his interview in Sweden, Spoelstra was asked about the Heat’s overall prospects, after a 37-45 regular season and record-setting opening-round playoff-series loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Brooke Eberle, IndyStar, 27 July 2025
Some league sources have speculated that this was in part financially motivated, since hiring a new GM and head coach while still owing Schoen and Daboll tens of millions through 2026 could have been less attractive to prospect buyers.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
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Noun
In the case of Hostage, the potential stems from the tantalizing prospect of watching stars Suranne Jones (Gentleman Jack) and Julie Delpy (the Before trilogy) in an acting power struggle — a promise that isn’t quite an empty tease, but never gets delivered upon fully.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2025
During his interview in Sweden, Spoelstra was asked about the Heat’s overall prospects, after a 37-45 regular season and record-setting opening-round playoff-series loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
Tours typically leave on the hour, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
After the boat tour, the caverns offer gemstone mining, in which children can prospect for fossils and gemstones.
—Brooke Eberle, IndyStar, 27 July 2025
Some league sources have speculated that this was in part financially motivated, since hiring a new GM and head coach while still owing Schoen and Daboll tens of millions through 2026 could have been less attractive to prospect buyers.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospect
Noun
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Some founders previously pushed back against the trend, telling CNBC that the views are outdated and unnecessary to achieve success.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
23 Aug. 2025
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Her views on the war were under as much scrutiny as her tennis.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
23 Aug. 2025
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Attracting candidates to your pipeline isn't the problem, but attracting the best talent in the market is another ball game.—
David Paffenholz,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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After a nationwide search, 100 candidates were narrowed down to three.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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State officials advised residents to prepare for the possibility of dangerous conditions along beaches and coastal communities.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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He was suddenly confronted with the the possibility of life-threatening internal bleeding due to his hemophilia.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Every August, high school seniors across the country log into the Common Application with a familiar blend of anticipation and anxiety.—
Liz Doe Stone,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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After days of anticipation, Taylor Swift revealed the cover art and October release date for her next album, The Life of a Showgirl, in a wide-ranging podcast interview on Wednesday.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some dogs might have seen the open door as an invitation to explore the house, taking the opportunity to exhibit unwanted behavior.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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But then there's another side that's...a bit wilder and more curious and more interested in exploring things.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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But that strategy faces a minefield of potential perils, says Dr. Webb, who has chronicled the experimental Starship’s ongoing flight tests, including those that ended in pyrotechnic explosions, and its potential to ultimately lead a revolution in lower-cost treks to the Moon and later Mars.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Yet for all its craft, the film remains airy and unsubstantial, never quite rising to the full potential of its premise.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
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Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, which was acquired for $80 million, has not met expectations.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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It’s been tough sledding for shares of CrowdStrike since early July, which theoretically should keep investor expectations in check relative to a company reporting with a stock near its highs.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
24 Aug. 2025
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Boston is still trying to shed salary, so the C's are actively searching for a trade partner to facilitate a deal.—
Matthew Schmidt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Aug. 2025
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California sheriff’s deputies are still searching for a missing infant after his parents were arrested on murder charges.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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“Prospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospect. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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