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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
Assuming their travel is allowed, attached to each will be the accompanying entourage of fans and the eventualities of international business leaders and heads of state.
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Such an eventuality creates a conundrum: How will experts — and even ordinary Americans — piece together what occurred when those charged with setting aside the artifacts properly documenting history refuse to do so?
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
There’s still a long time until Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have to worry about this eventuality, though.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 16 June 2025
In any other administration, the NSC would run a tiger team for such an eventuality.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
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Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2025
Such an eventuality creates a conundrum: How will experts — and even ordinary Americans — piece together what occurred when those charged with setting aside the artifacts properly documenting history refuse to do so?
—Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2025
There’s still a long time until Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have to worry about this eventuality, though.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 16 June 2025
In any other administration, the NSC would run a tiger team for such an eventuality.
—Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital asset classes provide investment possibility for high returns and diversification benefits that do not always correlate to the traditional markets.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The novel’s touchstone, however, is the possibility of freedom that existed for these compulsory immigrants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The event will include a fireside chat moderated by WLWT anchor Courtis Fuller and a question and answer portion.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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Metro Transit is providing complimentary rides to and from the event all day.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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For organizations that haven’t yet embraced AI, now may be a good time to begin exploring its potential.—
Razzak Jallow,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But Trump did not rule out applying the new secondary sanctions on Beijing, despite the potential for scuttling the trade discussions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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Republican governors have passed property tax refund proposals and, in some cases, successfully capped what cities can charge residents.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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In the first case, the pupil might return to the master with a description of their face, or a leaf, or a rock—all of which would be dismissed as wrong.—
Sebastian Purcell
August 18,
Literary Hub,
18 Aug. 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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