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
Overturning the validity of the IEEPA tariffs but doing as Katyal suggested and limiting the decision to prospective relief could thread an incredibly difficult needle.
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Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Free breakfast for prospective members.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
What happened next, NBC News learned, has become all too common for prospective renters across the country.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
During a public hearing immediately prior to the council vote, an attorney for CVS asked for 120 days to continue discussions with two or more prospective buyers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
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Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Free breakfast for prospective members.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025
What happened next, NBC News learned, has become all too common for prospective renters across the country.
—Emily Lorsch, NBC news, 6 Nov. 2025
During a public hearing immediately prior to the council vote, an attorney for CVS asked for 120 days to continue discussions with two or more prospective buyers.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
Adjective
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Despite the delays, there are some things travelers can do to prepare for any potential disruptions.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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Passive investing leads to the potential overvaluation of stocks, especially large ones.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Economic feasibility and future outlook While early studies suggest electric roads may be more economical than relying solely on large EV batteries, long-term feasibility depends on electricity prices, grid upgrade costs, and improvements in battery density.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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If your flight is canceled or significantly delayed due to the cuts, you’re legally entitled to a cash refund, not just some future credit.—
The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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If the court accepts the case, oral arguments could be scheduled for the spring, with a possible decision by June.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sustained, strong winds are possible.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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