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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
And here everything does ripen, an eventuality that this movie charts with wry humor, appreciable regional sensitivity and many wheels of artisanal cheese.
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The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Teams need to be prepared for all those eventualities and the Rangers simply don’t look prepared.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, The Defeated came and went in the United States with little fanfare, a disappointing eventuality that Mårlind chalks up to the fact that average Americans were lucky enough to avoid the utter devastation WWII wrought upon the European continent.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In exchange for all these negative eventualities, what exactly does Nassau County get?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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The New York Times, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Teams need to be prepared for all those eventualities and the Rangers simply don’t look prepared.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, The Defeated came and went in the United States with little fanfare, a disappointing eventuality that Mårlind chalks up to the fact that average Americans were lucky enough to avoid the utter devastation WWII wrought upon the European continent.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In exchange for all these negative eventualities, what exactly does Nassau County get?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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Among the possibilities: Right-handers Michael Peterson, recalled from Triple A to take Strider’s roster spot, and Scott Blewett, acquired in a Monday trade from the Baltimore Orioles.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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Yet there’s the possibility of a final stop along the way — Trakai Historical National Park — which revolves around a majestic 14th-century island castle.—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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In the wake of the devastating events of last Sunday's episode of The Last of Us, this week's installment marked a new chapter for Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and the rest of the survivors of the infected horde's attack on Jackson.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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This type of shoe is perfect for evening or more formal events and goes great with dark jeans or satin finish.—
René Chávez Esparza,
Glamour,
27 Apr. 2025
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As Pluto retrogrades in Aquarius, the potential for shocking revelations is at its peak.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Putting any more pressure on myself won’t help me to extract more potential out of myself.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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Across the country in Virginia, where there are more than 350 active missing person cases, Billy Chrimes has been struggling with recruitment since the economic downturn triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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In March, 91% of cases closed by the office were dismissed without an investigation, and 89% were dismissed outright in April, according to internal case data obtained by ProPublica.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
2 May 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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