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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
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.
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The American public doesn’t have the appetite for such an eventuality, and that would necessitate Trump gaining Congressional approval, which for now has not yet materialized.
—Javed Ali, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The American public doesn’t have the appetite for such an eventuality, and that would necessitate Trump gaining Congressional approval, which for now has not yet materialized.
—Javed Ali, The Conversation, 28 Feb. 2026
The eventuality isn’t a surprise considering his 46-79 record and the dwindling fan support at Jenny Craig Pavilion, but the timing is, given that athletic directors typically wait until the end of the season to announce a move.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The American public doesn’t have the appetite for such an eventuality, and that would necessitate Trump gaining Congressional approval, which for now has not yet materialized.
—Javed Ali, Fortune, 1 Mar. 2026
The American public doesn’t have the appetite for such an eventuality, and that would necessitate Trump gaining Congressional approval, which for now has not yet materialized.
—Javed Ali, The Conversation, 28 Feb. 2026
The eventuality isn’t a surprise considering his 46-79 record and the dwindling fan support at Jenny Craig Pavilion, but the timing is, given that athletic directors typically wait until the end of the season to announce a move.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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Asked about the latter possibility, Alcantara responded carefully.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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The possibility—the probability—of conflagration is on every Western mind.—
Bill McKibben,
New Yorker,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Typical events, like the Super Bowl or large musical acts like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, at either of the venues, have clogged city streets and created a safety issue, Davidson says.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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However, keep in mind that the pools and private event suite (with a huge outdoor patio just a couple floors down) are all on that side, and the noise travels a bit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Scientists have taken a particular interest in Antarctica's western shelf due to its potential to cause a significant rise in sea levels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sullivan laid out a two-part plan to help the 5-foot-11, 180-pounder maximize his potential, starting with an offseason program to add strength.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In most cases, those were rejected, and some activists were even arrested on various charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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