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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
In any other administration, the NSC would run a tiger team for such an eventuality.
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Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Cruise insurance is a specific type of travel insurance that covers trip cancellations and delays, medical emergencies, lost baggage and other eventualities, including the ship becoming disabled.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Almost a dozen years later, the legendary astrophysicist and science communicator, Carl Sagan, made a prediction in 1975 about the eventuality and inevitably of AI acting as a psychotherapist for humans.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
But that requires researchers to build data models that cover every possible eventuality.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Cruise insurance is a specific type of travel insurance that covers trip cancellations and delays, medical emergencies, lost baggage and other eventualities, including the ship becoming disabled.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Almost a dozen years later, the legendary astrophysicist and science communicator, Carl Sagan, made a prediction in 1975 about the eventuality and inevitably of AI acting as a psychotherapist for humans.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
But that requires researchers to build data models that cover every possible eventuality.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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Indianapolis City-County Council members are also discussing the possibility of fines and mandatory parenting classes for parents and guardians whose children repeatedly violate the new rules.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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Others wanted to consider the possibility of technological advancements.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The event will begin the evening of Sept. 8 with an industry dinner and cocktail.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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In fact, the blocks were so easy to use that government and company officials who attended the kick-off event helped to build up one of the house’s walls after only a short lesson from Garrett.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The potential for investment in the BVI is immense, particularly in tourism.—
Panorama Media Ltd,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, animal proteins other than chicken and beef have low allergenic potential.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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The effectiveness of appointing people to open seats (in this case, left open deliberately by Burnett to pass onto his son) is undeniable.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Jara said his uncle arrived here legally in 2023 under a humanitarian parole program, and has a pending asylum case.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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