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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
Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
The flip side has been a greater pool of polished prospects, with the Heat benefiting with the changing pool with last year’s second-round selection of Pelle Larsson out of Arizona and then of the post-draft signing of Keshad Johnson, also out of Arizona, both with full college resumes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Melissa Lockard, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Sales prospecting is the first step in every sales cycle.
—Besnik Vrellaku, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Noun
This suggests that even among voters who favor political change, some remain ambivalent about the prospect of a Lee’s presidency.
—Jong Eun Lee, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
The flip side has been a greater pool of polished prospects, with the Heat benefiting with the changing pool with last year’s second-round selection of Pelle Larsson out of Arizona and then of the post-draft signing of Keshad Johnson, also out of Arizona, both with full college resumes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 May 2025
Verb
Dodgers prospect Zyhir Hope (No. 58) is tied for seventh in the Midwest League with four home runs and the 20-year-old outfielder has a .879 OPS.
—Melissa Lockard, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Sales prospecting is the first step in every sales cycle.
—Besnik Vrellaku, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospect
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Visitors can climb the tower for panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline, explore rooms restored to reflect 19th-century lighthouse life, and unwind with their picnic in a shaded pavilion with unbeatable views.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
1 June 2025
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Seagulls cruise over fishing boats, and there are delicious water front views of distant mainland mountains.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Lee said she’s voiced this concern to Johnson before and suggested Asian American candidates for open positions, but they were not selected.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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Another Democratic candidate, Josh Gottheimer, has represented New Jersey's 5th Congressional District since 2017.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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The Borussia Dortmund team that prevailed in 1997 were probably the last first-time winners for whom the Champions League hadn’t been talked about much as a possibility for years before, let alone regarded as some sort of destiny.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Additionally, all mood data came from caregiver reports, introducing the possibility of bias.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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This doesn’t mean that anyone should chase emotionally unavailable partners, but confirms that creating a little bit of mystery can increase anticipation and likely, attraction.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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After much anticipation, Pusha T and No Malice — collectively known as Clipse — finally announced that Let God Sort ‘Em Out, their first album in 15 years, will arrive on July 11th.—
Kyle Eustice,
HollywoodReporter,
2 June 2025
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This installation for the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Cantor Roof Garden comprises four sculptural elements that explore the sonic and formal potential of simple stringed instruments.—
Caitlin Woolsey,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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An award-winning Palestinian American writer tackles subjects including home, displacement and gestation in this lyrical memoir that explores the trauma of fractured identity.—
Bethanne Patrick,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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In other practice sessions not open to the media, Star-Telegram sources have said that Milton has had multiple eye-popping throws downfield that give a glimpse into his potential.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 May 2025
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Then pair that with Chop Robinson’s second season, and Miami has the potential to possess a dangerous trio of pass rushers.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2025
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Returning most of the team that won the 2024 Class 4A state title, Providence has dealt with large expectations all season.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Smith said during the playoffs his expectation is to be ready by training camp.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
31 May 2025
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It had been visited by an investigator, searching for locations where someone may have spotted Chandler around the time of the murders.—
Ruth Chenetz,
CBS News,
31 May 2025
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But despite searching for days with members of the community, Gardner and Fishlock had to return home to mainland Australia, leaving the island without her.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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“Prospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospect. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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