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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
Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
Vintage Chicago Tribune: The pardon of ‘Tokyo Rose’ Job prospects in Japan were limited.
—Steve Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
The last Giants prospect to have that kind of success at the same age was Heliot Ramos.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
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Noun
Dividend growth stocks offer investors a combination of portfolio income and the prospect of capital appreciation, according to Wolfe Research.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
Vintage Chicago Tribune: The pardon of ‘Tokyo Rose’ Job prospects in Japan were limited.
—Steve Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
The Brewers are receiving starting pitcher Nestor Cortes and prospect Caleb Durbin in exchange for Williams.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
The last Giants prospect to have that kind of success at the same age was Heliot Ramos.
—Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 21 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospect
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Many voters had a negative view of President Joe Biden's handling of inflation, while polls showed Donald Trump held a solid lead on the economy throughout the campaign before winning the election over Vice President Kamala Harris.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Attributes like property type, business characteristics, industry composition and surrounding risk factors can provide a comprehensive view of a location’s risk profile.Geoff Michener, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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As for the Saints, McCarthy will be competing against two other candidates who have more recent ties with the organization in Glenn and Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady.Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Then came the big shots from Allen, the MVP candidate whose 55-yard touchdown pass to Curtis Samuel all but buried the Broncos.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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Israel and much of the international community have been skeptical about the possibility of a multinational force in Gaza, and with good reason.Nir Arielli, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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That's forced people in her line of work to contend with the possibility of multiple disasters happening across the country at the same time and their impact on available resources and funding.Shawna Chen, Axios, 16 Jan. 2025
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This little stretch of coastline was uncrowded and peaceful, with just a few other beachgoers sitting in anticipation of the sunrise, looking for shells or fishing.Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Stroud threw an accurate pass with anticipation but safety Jaden Hicks knew Stroud had to rush his throw, squatted on the route and broke up the pass.Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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In the future, Watch Duty hopes to explore the use of other types of data, such as river gauges, tsunami buoys and earthquakes.Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Alongside an incredible lineup, festival-goers can explore immersive Coca-Cola activations, and sample food from local vendors on the lakefront setting at Auditorium Shores.Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 8 Jan. 2025
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More news: Browns Predicted to Make Major Draft Swing by Skipping Quarterback in First Round Carter transitioned from off-ball linebacker to EDGE this season and has shown promising athleticism with potential for growth as a pass rusher.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Our choice is stark but simple: proceed down a path of confrontation that will almost certainly lead to mutual harm, or to pivot towards collaboration, which offers the potential for a prosperous and stable future for all.Will Knight, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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Views of his upside vary from mid-rotation starter to fringe arm, but Lewis has already surpassed expectations and could begin 2025 one step from the majors.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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It was boosted by shares of Samsung Electronics, which climbed around 3.6% even as the company forecast that its fourth-quarter profits would come in lower than LSEG expectations.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2025
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Rescuers working in subzero conditions and bracing winds searched the rubble on Wednesday after a strong quake in Tibet toppled thousands of houses in a remote area near the northern foothills of Mount Everest.Tiffany May, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Officers searched the car and found a bag that contained marijuana, crack cocaine, ecstasy and methamphetamine, leading to the arrest of a passenger, Stephon Ford, according to Tuesday’s ruling.Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Prospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospect. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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