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
That should change during the upcoming window, even if the identity of Newcastle’s prospective centre-back recruit remains undetermined.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Following news of the crash, the college, which is affiliated with United Pentecostal Church International and located in Wentzville, Mo., shared a tribute for the prospective students.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump said last month his administration was in touch with four different groups about a prospective TikTok deal, without identifying them.
—Anna Tong, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
One: Disappointed prospective buyers are in good company.
—Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Following news of the crash, the college, which is affiliated with United Pentecostal Church International and located in Wentzville, Mo., shared a tribute for the prospective students.
—Sam Gillette, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Trump said last month his administration was in touch with four different groups about a prospective TikTok deal, without identifying them.
—Anna Tong, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2025
One: Disappointed prospective buyers are in good company.
—Berit Thorkelson, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
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During part two of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 reunion special, the reality star, 56, defended her decision to keep quiet about her relationship with Morgan Wade, after their friendship fueled rumors of a potential romance.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Legendary Entertainment, the film's production company, declined to comment on Pattinson's potential casting, and representatives for the actor didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But a Ukrainian reconnaissance officer deployed in the area told CNN that, over the last 10 days, Russia’s armed forces became more active again and were bringing forward further manpower and vehicles for future assaults.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Her mom even went to tell her future husband what had happened.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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Council averaged 37 minutes per game and actually was on the floor for 92.5% of all possible minutes for the Bonnies, who finished the season with a 22-12 record.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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Especially one that’s not going to off-gas chemicals and that’s as natural as possible.—
Ingrid Schmidt,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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