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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
Most of the preparation for this eventuality has involved updating RSA encryption to use the Module Lattice Key Encapsulation Mechanism—typically known as ML-KEM—a PQC algorithm based on problems that quantum computers have no advantage over classical computing in solving.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
Atwood's Testaments is a sequel to her Handmaid's Tale, however, not Miller's Handmaid's Tale, which over the course of six seasons far surpassed the bounds of its source, fabricating entirely new characters, storylines, and eventualities.
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Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
While Kopitar’s final game – whether in Game 82 of the regular season or the last installment of the Stanley Cup Final – was an eventuality, Toronto’s captain had a less certain status.
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Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Pain has haunted Tiger Woods even more than the knowledge that something that once seemed an eventuality – breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record for the most major championships won, 18 – now was an impossibility.
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Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
Atwood's Testaments is a sequel to her Handmaid's Tale, however, not Miller's Handmaid's Tale, which over the course of six seasons far surpassed the bounds of its source, fabricating entirely new characters, storylines, and eventualities.
—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
While Kopitar’s final game – whether in Game 82 of the regular season or the last installment of the Stanley Cup Final – was an eventuality, Toronto’s captain had a less certain status.
—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
3 Apr. 2026
Pain has haunted Tiger Woods even more than the knowledge that something that once seemed an eventuality – breaking Jack Nicklaus’ record for the most major championships won, 18 – now was an impossibility.
—
Cnn.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for eventuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
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In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.
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As the possibilities are almost as large and endless as the country itself, Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) went to the industry’s makers in search of their unique perspectives.
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The best Prime Day clothing deals tend to change day by day, so check back in over the course of the event to shop all the newest and most exciting markdowns.
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Boggi Milano, which will also be the official licensee of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027, is a fitting partner to the global sporting event.
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This kind of shallow quake is typically felt more intensely and carries greater potential for surface damage.
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There's a potential for arm wrestles and camaraderie at some point.
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The dismissal of the arson charge does not end the criminal case against Hobby.
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Mexico has fired several shots toward Czechia's goal but has lacked precision or, in some cases, power.
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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