as in possibilities
something that can develop or become actual
would like to see a colony on the moon as an actuality and not merely a potentiality
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Recent Examples of potentialities
And where there is injustice and frustration, the potentialities for violence are greater.
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NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
NBC news, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potentialities
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Now back practicing with the Sharks since he was recalled from the Barracuda on Wednesday, Leddy’s playing career is somewhat in limbo, with a return to the AHL, a move to another team, or remaining on San Jose’s NHL roster all possibilities in the coming days and weeks.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Explore all the possibilities with our expert tips, advice, and analysis.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Feb. 2026
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Kudo agrees, adding matte and cat-eye finishes as chic potentials for reds and pinks, respectively.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Michael Levin, a researcher at Tufts University, has blocked cell channels to manipulate the membrane potentials of developing worm embryos, causing genetically identical worms to develop different body plans.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Potentialities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potentialities. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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