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as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
a good prospect for the position of auditor
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as in possibility
something that can develop or become actual
one highly desirable prospect for the city is a major-league franchise
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as in anticipation
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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Recent Examples of prospect
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Depending on how the Mammoth view their promising offensive prospects — and Peterka, in contrast — there’s maybe a world in which the Senators could buy low on the German forward and add him to their top six.
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Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
The Giants will use a combination of Rule 5 selection Daniel Susac and young rookie prospect Jesus Rodriguez behind the plate.
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Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Noun
For family members of former detainees, the prospect of closure brings relief.
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Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
Depending on how the Mammoth view their promising offensive prospects — and Peterka, in contrast — there’s maybe a world in which the Senators could buy low on the German forward and add him to their top six.
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Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Verb
The price of the precious metal has skyrocketed—briefly surpassing a record five thousand dollars an ounce earlier this spring—and, as Jennifer Wilson reports from the American West for this week’s special issue, this has led to a boom in prospecting not seen since the days of the forty-niners.
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David Remnick,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
The Giants will use a combination of Rule 5 selection Daniel Susac and young rookie prospect Jesus Rodriguez behind the plate.
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Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospect
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But a recent poll shows that a majority abroad have a negative view of the country.
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His view comes despite some opinion polls showing the Republican Party has a higher disapproval rating.
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Although researchers have not determined their origin, many consider Cheyava Falls one of the strongest potential biosignature candidates discovered on Mars.
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The results in New York affirm that socialists are on the rise and likely will field a presidential candidate in 2028.
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In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.
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As the possibilities are almost as large and endless as the country itself, Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) went to the industry’s makers in search of their unique perspectives.
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Investors have bid up the share prices of these companies now in anticipation of big profits down the road.
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Neel said many community members have made preparations in anticipation of the ruling, including applying for asylum.
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The line itself formed a giant coil of attendees waiting to explore the convention.
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Visitors can browse books, research future projects, learn outdoor skills like pitching a tent or explore the library's one-mile loop trail.
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This kind of shallow quake is typically felt more intensely and carries greater potential for surface damage.
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There's a potential for arm wrestles and camaraderie at some point.
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The Moon in your 1st House of Identity squares mental Mercury in your 10th House of Career, so personal needs may rub against professional expectations.
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Suarez also discussed the experience of joining one of baseball’s most storied organizations after departing Philadelphia, then watching as both teams failed to meet expectations to start the year.
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In the last three months alone, Depop searches for babydoll dresses have increased by 144%, Y2K low- rise jeans by 102%, and peep toe heels by 108%, according to the platform.
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Enterprises and boards are continually searching for advantages and opportunities.
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“Prospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospect. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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