prospects 1 of 2

noun

Definition of prospectsnext
plural of prospect
1
as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point gazing at the wide prospect spread out before me

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Relevance
2
as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award a good prospect for the position of auditor

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3
as in possibilities
something that can develop or become actual one highly desirable prospect for the city is a major-league franchise

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4
as in anticipations
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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prospects

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of prospect
as in searches
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery soon all manner of people had arrived in the valley to prospect it for gold

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospects
  1. candidates
  2. possibilities
  3. applicants
  4. expectations
  5. explores
Noun
  • On Thursday, days before the conclusion of their tumultuous season, the Jets interviewed candidates for their general manager and coaching vacancies.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Ensure all candidates undergo the same level of scrutiny.
    Kenneth Coats, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • Forecasting focuses on the past to see the future; foresight relies on its ability to contextualize the present to prepare for a range of future possibilities.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • From this methodology, Pinterest produces twenty future trends that provide twenty different possibilities for what lies around the corner.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • The communications, media and technology sectors exemplify this trend, with Workday reporting an average of 30 applicants per job offer, marking a 36% increase from 2023.
    Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
  • As the new year begins, heed the wisdom of these admission leaders who have ushered decades of applicants (in many cases including their own children) through this experience.
    Brennan Barnard, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of applicants
Noun
  • However, while profits were 31% lower year-over-year for the third quarter of 2024, CVX at least managed to top expectations this time around.
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • After Thursday’s win against the Flames, the Hockey Clubbers are on pace for just 86 points, which is below preseason expectations.
    Scott Powers, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of expectations
Verb
  • Her first collection of short stories explores the lives of Indigenous people across various timelines and locations.
    Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Kennedy’s powerful book, which explores Goddard’s life as well as the author’s own, sets the record straight.
    Michael Schaub, Orange County Register, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of explores
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