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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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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
But that requires researchers to build data models that cover every possible eventuality.
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David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While qualification is not yet confirmed, the club have started planning for the eventuality that Evangelos Marinakis, Forest’s owner, finds himself as the figurehead of two clubs playing Champions League football.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
None of the relevant countries with influence will encourage that eventuality.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
But now everyone with a bunker has cleaned it up and prepared it for any eventuality, says Mr. Naik.
—Fahad Shah, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
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David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
While qualification is not yet confirmed, the club have started planning for the eventuality that Evangelos Marinakis, Forest’s owner, finds himself as the figurehead of two clubs playing Champions League football.
—Paul Taylor, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
None of the relevant countries with influence will encourage that eventuality.
—Melik Kaylan, Forbes.com, 5 May 2025
But now everyone with a bunker has cleaned it up and prepared it for any eventuality, says Mr. Naik.
—Fahad Shah, Christian Science Monitor, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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But the defending champions feel no need to panic — even before the team’s upcoming four-game, 10-day roadtrip with the possibility of not having Jonquel Jones available for it.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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In terms of the Flyers’ willingness to move some of their cache of draft picks, Brière didn’t sound all that sure about that possibility, either.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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His mother Scarlett and brother Lance flew in for the event to watch Wactor on screen one more time.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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Expect gourmet popcorn and chocolates, along with celebration arrangements, popcorn bars and party bags for event planning.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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The good news is that renewable energy not only has the potential to save money for consumers, according to the Department of Energy, but also make money for investors, with an International Energy Agency report finding clean energy outperformed fossil fuels for both 5 and 10 year periods.—
Morgan Simon,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Israel’s recent attacks on Iran and the potential of U.S. involvement in the conflict will only serve to heighten the controversy.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2025
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Additionally, a systematic review from German researchers found 30 such cases in medical literature between 1982 and 2010.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
19 June 2025
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Alice Johnson, appointed as Pardon Czar, plays a significant role in this process, focusing on individual cases and rehabilitation over political connections.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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