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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
Pain has haunted Tiger Woods even more than the knowledge that something that once seemed an eventuality – breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record for the most major championships won, 18 – now was an impossibility.
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Pain has haunted Tiger Woods even more than the knowledge that something that once seemed an eventuality – breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record for the most major championships won, 18 – now was an impossibility.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 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
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Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Pain has haunted Tiger Woods even more than the knowledge that something that once seemed an eventuality – breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record for the most major championships won, 18 – now was an impossibility.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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That eliminates the possibility of prices spiking by the hour based on demand signals or individual shopper data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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So many possibilities, but maybe not a hundred thousand billion of them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our Consider This event takes place on Thursday, May 7 on the Universal lot, with a reception to follow at the Peacock Grill.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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Max is one of the great composers of our time, and his work has a depth and emotional truth that has the potential to break our hearts.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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IntoUniversity helps disadvantaged young people achieve their full potential by building confidence and opening up pathways to future study and careers.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Their immediate challenge is that the ruling came down well after filing deadlines for this year’s primary elections — and in some cases, after those primary elections have been held.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reached by email earlier this week, Jennifer Spradley, an attorney in the public defender’s office in Tampa, said the office wouldn’t comment on Abugharbieh’s case.—
Mike Schneider,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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