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
This situation puts Elsbeth in a tailspin about her parenting choices, exacerbated by having hired Lawrence for a brief consultation on how to make her prospective future grandchildren likelier candidates for highly competitive colleges.
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Along with giving Holland some breathing room from opening two prospective blockbusters within a week of one another, the adjustment also has key repercussions for exhibitor operations.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
The tradition has also turned some prospective Yankees away.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
This time, there’s a first-class version Social media reaction
Núñez Vicente’s design has gone viral on more than one occasion — with some prospective travelers cracking jokes about passing wind, while others suggest the design is a cynical ploy to cram more passengers into the cabin.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2025
Along with giving Holland some breathing room from opening two prospective blockbusters within a week of one another, the adjustment also has key repercussions for exhibitor operations.
—J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
The tradition has also turned some prospective Yankees away.
—Russell Leung, CNBC, 21 Feb. 2025
This time, there’s a first-class version Social media reaction
Núñez Vicente’s design has gone viral on more than one occasion — with some prospective travelers cracking jokes about passing wind, while others suggest the design is a cynical ploy to cram more passengers into the cabin.
—Francesca Street, CNN, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
Adjective
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Investors should brace themselves for more potential volatility.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2025
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What To Know Friday's controversial Oval Office meeting was initially scheduled for Trump and Zelensky to sign a minerals deal and discuss potential paths to end the Russia-Ukraine war.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While a student at Irvington High School, the younger Mr. Slowinski met his future wife, Val Jean Sytko.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Mar. 2025
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In the event of a deal, Starmer said Europe will continue to help Ukraine militarily to deter any future military action by Russia.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Lift one leg to the side, trying to keep your body as still as possible.—
Hilary Achauer,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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And the sonic design just, like, blows your head apart, as if to say this is the scariest part of the possible sequence — just the uncertainty of what’s happening.—
Michaela Zee,
Variety,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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