as in potential
likely to be or become something at a later time
The school had a luncheon for prospective students.
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Recent Examples of prospective
The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.
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Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
His body was found four days later by a realtor who was showing the house to prospective renters.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Gonzalez Rogers and lawyers for both parties asked prospective jurors about their views on AI, Altman and Musk.
—Ashley Capoot,ari Levy, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Currently, Baltimore City offers five different incentives to prospective homebuyers, including inducements for first-time homebuyers and residents moving into formerly vacant properties.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
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Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 29 Apr. 2026
His body was found four days later by a realtor who was showing the house to prospective renters.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Gonzalez Rogers and lawyers for both parties asked prospective jurors about their views on AI, Altman and Musk.
—Ashley Capoot,ari Levy, CNBC, 28 Apr. 2026
Currently, Baltimore City offers five different incentives to prospective homebuyers, including inducements for first-time homebuyers and residents moving into formerly vacant properties.
—Lily Carey, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for prospective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
Adjective
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Two former players were deemed permanently ineligible to participate in NCAA play after the governing body found them in violation of potential game manipulation for sports betting.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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The potential additional supply amounts to around 1-2% of global oil demand.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For practical purposes—planting, harvesting—there was a future worth thinking about.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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The finding suggests that Snow Petrels are capable of temporarily adapting to different food sources and might do so again during future climate changes.—
Hannah Richter,
Scientific American,
7 May 2026
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The company has raced to buy as much computing power as possible, making $600 billion in spending commitments last year.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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