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as in possibilities
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 events
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 eventualities
The Founders apparently thought the impeachment process would accommodate all eventualities.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Atwood's Testaments is a sequel to her Handmaid's Tale, however, not Miller's Handmaid's Tale, which over the course of six seasons far surpassed the bounds of its source, fabricating entirely new characters, storylines, and eventualities.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
There are innumerable combinations of situations and eventualities that flow from that, but at its core, that’s really what the game is about.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
There are further eventualities, such as Liverpool or Chelsea winning the Champions League, or Aston Villa lifting the Europa League, while finishing below fifth, meaning six/seven English teams qualify for UEFA’s premier tournament.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
China is prepared for such eventualities, however.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Certainly, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is preparing for all eventualities.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Many people worry that AI will one day overthrow and destroy us, but many more worry about the mundane eventualities of ongoing AI integration.
—Christian Perry, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Atwood's Testaments is a sequel to her Handmaid's Tale, however, not Miller's Handmaid's Tale, which over the course of six seasons far surpassed the bounds of its source, fabricating entirely new characters, storylines, and eventualities.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
There are innumerable combinations of situations and eventualities that flow from that, but at its core, that’s really what the game is about.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
There are further eventualities, such as Liverpool or Chelsea winning the Champions League, or Aston Villa lifting the Europa League, while finishing below fifth, meaning six/seven English teams qualify for UEFA’s premier tournament.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
China is prepared for such eventualities, however.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Certainly, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is preparing for all eventualities.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Many people worry that AI will one day overthrow and destroy us, but many more worry about the mundane eventualities of ongoing AI integration.
—Christian Perry, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventualities
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Already with Walker, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and the possible free-agency returns of Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum, just imagine the possibilities (including trade possibilities) with Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson or Darius or Acuff as potential Atlanta selections.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
9 May 2026
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But at the peak of possibilities for the Wings is title contention.—
Annie Costabile,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Inspired by true events, LifeHack follows Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods who hack scammers and steal from people the internet loves to hate, working from the comfort of their bedrooms.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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But there are also other ways buyers can sweeten the deal, like making an earnest money deposit, limiting contingencies or trying to accommodate the seller’s preferred closing timeline.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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They are also equipped with air-to-air refueling capabilities for contingencies, though they have never been used with a president on board.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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That means technology in many cases has more relevance than the actual content on the screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Walmart’s supply chain overhaul has been a top driver of its e-commerce acceleration, with the company now touting 30-minutes-or-less delivery in some cases.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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“Eventualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventualities. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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