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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
Yet the eventuality for which the Kremlin does not appear to have a plan is that Russia will be unable to translate its massive advantage in manpower and materiel into a decisive breakthrough—as has been the case since the war began.
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
That eventuality, seemingly far-fetched not long ago, is eerily plausible today.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
In a hearing on Friday, no party seemed to contest the eventuality of a recall vote, but those involved in the case had different ideas of exactly when the election should take place.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
But autonomous driving at its heart is a technology steeped in statistical eventualities.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 20 July 2025
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Alexander Gabuev, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2025
That eventuality, seemingly far-fetched not long ago, is eerily plausible today.
—Hussein Agha, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2025
In a hearing on Friday, no party seemed to contest the eventuality of a recall vote, but those involved in the case had different ideas of exactly when the election should take place.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2025
But autonomous driving at its heart is a technology steeped in statistical eventualities.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 20 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
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Islamabad is now more likely to consider Delhi’s growing friendliness with the Taliban to harm Pakistan’s interests a real possibility, regardless of Delhi’s actual intentions.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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But the possibility of a rookie second-rounder helping a hapless franchise to the bottom of the Play-In Tournament is too low stakes.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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This is the fourth year of the event, and the additions of Steen, Jackman and Arbour will bring the number of players in the Hall of Fame to 20.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Featuring high-profile guests like Coco Jones, the annual DKMS gala is a fundraising event hosted by the international nonprofit organization with a mission to fight blood cancer.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Some, like Cisco, ranked fifth on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list, are instead trying to use the technology to unlock employee potential—and give them back their time.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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In a world where nuclear firepower defines global power, a handful of missiles stand out for their unmatched range, payload, and sheer destructive potential.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Per Fightful, at least one person in WWE feels a December return would be the best-case scenario.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Italian superstar Laura Pausini is one of only a handful of artists who has carved out equally successful careers in Spanish and another language — in this case, her native Italian.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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