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
Many prospective buyers have since been pushed to the sidelines by rising costs, while others may be reconsidering buying a home this year amid growing economic uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Among all prospective homebuyers surveyed, 15% reported taking a loan from family members in order to afford their down payment, up from 9% in 2023.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 28 May 2025
California is one of the three states that allows prospective lawyers to take an apprenticeship at a law office as an alternative path from going to law school.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 May 2025
But cultivating depth and a prospective future starter is particularly pivotal with a linebacker the Chiefs believe capable of orchestrating Spagnuolo’s complicated and vast schemes — which Veach likens to a Cheesecake Factory menu.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025
Among all prospective homebuyers surveyed, 15% reported taking a loan from family members in order to afford their down payment, up from 9% in 2023.
—Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 28 May 2025
California is one of the three states that allows prospective lawyers to take an apprenticeship at a law office as an alternative path from going to law school.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 22 May 2025
But cultivating depth and a prospective future starter is particularly pivotal with a linebacker the Chiefs believe capable of orchestrating Spagnuolo’s complicated and vast schemes — which Veach likens to a Cheesecake Factory menu.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
Adjective
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As of now, Pascal hasn't commented on his potential involvement in the third installment.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
26 May 2025
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The public believed this story of intentionality so completely that every shark bite was essentially a murder, and every shark a potential murderer, and the beach was the scene of a crime by a deviant monster against innocent beachgoers.—
Chris Pepin-Neff,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Your reaction to conflict, pressure and unexpected challenges predicts your future success.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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The betting is on when another tightening move is possible.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This model would not be possible without the commitment, sensitivity and dedication of the members of the Mexican Foreign Service who work daily within the consular network to make this vision a reality, always placing the individual at the center of diplomatic action.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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