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
In the meantime, prospective applicants are urged to monitor the Visa Bulletin for updates on visa availability and priority dates.
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Free breakfast for prospective members.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Even after going through those steps, some prospective investors could remain unconvinced that a stock can move materially higher than its prior high point.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The school offers two-year masters degrees for prospective clergy in several Christian denominations, including Reformed and Presbyterian churches.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Free breakfast for prospective members.
—Ramona Sentinel, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Even after going through those steps, some prospective investors could remain unconvinced that a stock can move materially higher than its prior high point.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The school offers two-year masters degrees for prospective clergy in several Christian denominations, including Reformed and Presbyterian churches.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
Adjective
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Second, crews will be working to protect the gains made on containment lines off of the McKinley Grove Road and will be actively watching for potential spot fires.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lamuta, the study’s corresponding author, emphasized the wide potential applications of the technology.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The new contract is a clear sign that Gasly will remain an integral part of Alpine’s future plans, as well as warding off any possible interest in the Frenchman from teams further up the grid in the coming years when seats open up.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Looking toward human use Although the study remains in its early stages, the results suggest a new approach for future therapies.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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