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
That could mean tightening sanctions on remaining power brokers, expanding strikes against security installations and militias, covertly supporting insurgent factions, and using Maduro’s prospective trial as a global stage on which to delegitimize Chavismo once and for all.
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Robert Muggah, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
That could mean tightening sanctions on remaining power brokers, expanding strikes against security installations and militias, covertly supporting insurgent factions, and using Maduro’s prospective trial as a global stage on which to delegitimize Chavismo once and for all.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
When prospective Caltech students applied in the fall for early admission, some faced a new, technologically advanced step in the selection process at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Ahead of United’s Premier League trip to in-form Leeds United on Sunday, Amorim said that United are not talking to any prospective signings at present.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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Robert Muggah, Fortune, 5 Jan. 2026
That could mean tightening sanctions on remaining power brokers, expanding strikes against security installations and militias, covertly supporting insurgent factions, and using Maduro’s prospective trial as a global stage on which to delegitimize Chavismo once and for all.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 4 Jan. 2026
When prospective Caltech students applied in the fall for early admission, some faced a new, technologically advanced step in the selection process at one of the nation’s most prestigious universities.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026
Ahead of United’s Premier League trip to in-form Leeds United on Sunday, Amorim said that United are not talking to any prospective signings at present.
—Mark Critchley, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
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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 7 Jan. 2026.
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