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
There have been a lot of whispers and rumours about where this prospective investment could come from but nothing concrete has emerged yet.
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Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The rights afforded to NFL players and prospective NFL players are based on contractual, not constitutional, rights.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 May 2025
On the first day of school, Benny runs into a welcome table run by an LGBTQ society greeting prospective members, but the mere presence of a few assertive bros is enough to send him scurrying back to the safety of his false facade.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
While Ndugu tries not to court Millin, Bailey is on a quest to do the exact opposite with another prospective intern.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prospective
Carl Anka, New York Times, 16 May 2025
The rights afforded to NFL players and prospective NFL players are based on contractual, not constitutional, rights.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 May 2025
On the first day of school, Benny runs into a welcome table run by an LGBTQ society greeting prospective members, but the mere presence of a few assertive bros is enough to send him scurrying back to the safety of his false facade.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 May 2025
While Ndugu tries not to court Millin, Bailey is on a quest to do the exact opposite with another prospective intern.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for prospective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
Adjective
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The goal has been to identify potential fraud and work to prevent exploitation of vulnerable and older adult members.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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John had also cited the potential lack of transparency and process around compensation and promotion discussions as amongst other reasons for having turned down the role.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Past performance gives no indication of future results.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Please accept our apologies along with this voucher for future travel to any of our destinations.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Before scrambling to meet a tight turnaround, take a step back and assess what’s actually possible.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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If reaching a safe shelter is not possible, either crouch down in your car and shield your head, or leave your vehicle and find shelter in a ditch or ravine.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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