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
  • Strong candidates will be available.
    Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
  • With owner Woody Johnson leading the general manager and coaching hires, the Jets need to find candidates who can help them eliminate the loser gene that wide receiver Garrett Wilson said the team might have during his postgame press conference on Sunday.
    Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • Getting to grips with the possibilities of advancements in 5G and other emerging super-fast network capabilities, as well as new generations of processor technology optimized for the delivery of AI and perhaps even quantum computing, will be a key challenge.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The poet’s appreciation for the artistic possibilities of community was often expressed in direct contrast to other, more distorted views of Blackness.
    Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • After dropping degree requirements, companies need to make intentional changes to their hiring practices to level the playing field among applicants and verify skills.
    Allie Danziger, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Applying early often provides students a slight edge in the competitive process due to the boost that ED applicants lend to colleges’ matriculation rates.
    Christopher Rim, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of applicants
Noun
  • Digitalization Is Not Really Optional Anymore With rising expectations around sustainability and resource management, sticking with old systems can put any business at risk of falling behind.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • According to Salesforce, 65% of shoppers expect brands to understand their unique needs and expectations.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of expectations
Verb
  • Backed by a full live band, the performance introduced audiences to the country-style track that explores the complexities of love and self-reflection.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The series explores each home’s unique history, as well as the intriguing backstories of the buyers and sellers, per HGTV.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of explores
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