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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
In any other administration, the NSC would run a tiger team for such an eventuality.
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Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Cruise insurance is a specific type of travel insurance that covers trip cancellations and delays, medical emergencies, lost baggage and other eventualities, including the ship becoming disabled.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Almost a dozen years later, the legendary astrophysicist and science communicator, Carl Sagan, made a prediction in 1975 about the eventuality and inevitably of AI acting as a psychotherapist for humans.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
But that requires researchers to build data models that cover every possible eventuality.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Cruise insurance is a specific type of travel insurance that covers trip cancellations and delays, medical emergencies, lost baggage and other eventualities, including the ship becoming disabled.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Almost a dozen years later, the legendary astrophysicist and science communicator, Carl Sagan, made a prediction in 1975 about the eventuality and inevitably of AI acting as a psychotherapist for humans.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
But that requires researchers to build data models that cover every possible eventuality.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
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While Robinson could begin talking about a new deal with other teams when free agency opens around the league Monday at 6 p.m., returning to the Heat on a new contract also remains a possibility, according to a league source.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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From clothes to baby strollers, the possibilities can radically help to improve the logistics of intermodal travel.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The event will begin the evening of Sept. 8 with an industry dinner and cocktail.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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These events have become more frequent in recent years with the proliferation of personal devices powered by lithium-ion batteries, such as laptops, tablets, cell phones, vape pens and portable chargers.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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European shares surged in the first half of the year, massively outperforming stocks on Wall Street — but market watchers are divided on the potential for the trend to continue.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
1 July 2025
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Debt holders will also exchange at least $145 million of their holdings into equity, with the potential to equitize up to a total of $337 million of existing debt.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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For more severe or persistent cases, your healthcare provider may recommend oral medications, injections or infusions, and light therapy.12 For mild cases or flares, creams, ointments, oils, and other products may help.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
13 July 2025
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Follow-up inspections were conducted for some restaurants, with scores improving in many cases.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
13 July 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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