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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
And here everything does ripen, an eventuality that this movie charts with wry humor, appreciable regional sensitivity and many wheels of artisanal cheese.
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The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Teams need to be prepared for all those eventualities and the Rangers simply don’t look prepared.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, The Defeated came and went in the United States with little fanfare, a disappointing eventuality that Mårlind chalks up to the fact that average Americans were lucky enough to avoid the utter devastation WWII wrought upon the European continent.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In exchange for all these negative eventualities, what exactly does Nassau County get?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Teams need to be prepared for all those eventualities and the Rangers simply don’t look prepared.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, The Defeated came and went in the United States with little fanfare, a disappointing eventuality that Mårlind chalks up to the fact that average Americans were lucky enough to avoid the utter devastation WWII wrought upon the European continent.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In exchange for all these negative eventualities, what exactly does Nassau County get?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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Prima thought about the possibility that there was a person in the world—perhaps Ruth was this person or would someday be this person—for whom Prima’s name was this kind of talisman.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
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Ahead, learn more about the story behind this impactful palette, then score some pro tips from designers on how to incorporate some of these vibrant hues into your home for an instant dose of possibility and perkiness.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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In the wake of the devastating events of last Sunday's episode of The Last of Us, this week's installment marked a new chapter for Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and the rest of the survivors of the infected horde's attack on Jackson.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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One of the two headlining events of April 26’s fight card featured a men’s light heavyweight fight between No. 15 Anthony Smith and Zhang Mingyang.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2025
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As Pluto retrogrades in Aquarius, the potential for shocking revelations is at its peak.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Putting any more pressure on myself won’t help me to extract more potential out of myself.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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Across the country in Virginia, where there are more than 350 active missing person cases, Billy Chrimes has been struggling with recruitment since the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The majority of the Venezuelans sent to El Salvador had pending cases in U.S. immigration courts.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 8 May. 2025.
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