1
as in possibility
something that can develop or become actual
a cure for that form of cancer seems like a certain eventuality—it's just a matter of time
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2
as in event
something that might happen
a full-force hurricane on the day of the picnic was one eventuality that we hadn't planned on
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Recent Examples of eventuality
Despite their best efforts, a leader can never be prepared for every eventuality.
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Sally Percy, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Despite those estimates, there’s little urgency in planning for that eventuality, especially as automakers evaluate how policy changes under President Donald Trump might affect the EV industry.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Two players may be required to cover all eventualities, on top of the right centre-half that is already first on the club’s priority list.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Part of being a skilled and confident presenter means being prepared for any eventuality.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eventuality
Sally Percy, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Despite those estimates, there’s little urgency in planning for that eventuality, especially as automakers evaluate how policy changes under President Donald Trump might affect the EV industry.
—Mark Maynard, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Two players may be required to cover all eventualities, on top of the right centre-half that is already first on the club’s priority list.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
Part of being a skilled and confident presenter means being prepared for any eventuality.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eventuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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In a new interview with Bill Apter of Sportskeeda, Luger was asked about the possibility of having Sting and Diamond Dallas Page on hand at the Hall of Fame.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Vallow Daybell was sentenced to multiple life terms in prison without the possibility of parole.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Infantino confirmed in an address to UEFA’s annual congress in Belgrade that the U.S., probably alongside other Concacaf members, had a clear path to stage the event.—
Samindra Kunti,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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To submit events To submit a community event for online publication, email information at least two weeks before the event to [email protected].—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2025
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Many held a highly optimistic outlook on technology and its potential to solve human problems.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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In terms of making dating safer, Match Group, which owns Tinder, Hinge, Match, and OKCupid (among many others), has the potential for a company-wide, coordinated effort to identify, ban and report abusers on its apps, but this doesn't seem to be a priority.—
Myisha Battle,
Time,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Again, this is a case of humans using AI to persuade people to adopt their views rather than an indication that AI is extreme or prone to suggesting extreme ideas and behaviors.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In it, Blanche outlines a decentralized approach in which U.S. attorney’s offices will now take the lead on digital asset cases, focusing primarily on crimes involving terrorism.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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