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
Already, there are signs that the rising mortgage rates are giving prospective home shoppers pause just as the spring homebuying season gets going.
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The current owners have filed a demolition request, but the home also has a prospective buyer, who wants to split the lot, build a new home on half the property and sell Merrywood to someone who wants to preserve and restore it.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Wacksman said an education gap remains a high barrier for many prospective buyers, as most don’t fully understand the complexity of housing transactions.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s always a chance that Fetterman’s prospective foes get talked down from the ledge.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The current owners have filed a demolition request, but the home also has a prospective buyer, who wants to split the lot, build a new home on half the property and sell Merrywood to someone who wants to preserve and restore it.
—Camila Gomez, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026
Wacksman said an education gap remains a high barrier for many prospective buyers, as most don’t fully understand the complexity of housing transactions.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s always a chance that Fetterman’s prospective foes get talked down from the ledge.
—Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 24 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prospective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
Adjective
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The commission approved legislation related to the potential move in December.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Anything less than near-perfect means teams are preparing for a potential delay.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The baseball's future home is a decision for another day.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Seals and Crofts would later briefly play in a band led by Glen Campbell, and join another California group, the Dawnbreakers, whose members included Crofts’ future wife, Billie Lee Day.—
Hillel Italie,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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