PROSPECTIVE Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

prospective

adjective

Definition of prospective

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 While districts nationwide are experiencing a shortage of prospective teachers, applications are up at Oak Park and River Forest. — Cam'ron Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026 Private developers in at least 11 communities withdrew from prospective deals with DHS. — María Luisa Paúl, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 After being invited to be part of the NFL’s Accelerator Program for prospective future head coaches this offseason, Adams is a name that has now been taken notice of around the NFL. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026 The assertion was based on discussions with existing and prospective partners, however, and the report did not quantify that demand or disclose binding purchase commitments. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prospective

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In addition to the potential hurricane-force wind gusts, tornadoes are possible near the two islands, and heavy rains are expected throughout the main islands, the hurricane center's specialists warned.

— Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 8 Sep. 2026
None of us are immune to the potential downside of new technologies.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of potential

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The result could support future interfaces between quantum processors and long-distance optical networks.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
City staff and consultants are working on recommendations that could affect how downtown develops, including where housing and other uses may be located and how future buildings and development are designed.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 17 Sep. 2026

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