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
County officials had hoped to finalize a contract with the prospective operator, Copper Quill Haven, in a meeting Monday morning, but learned that the nonprofit instead had decided to cease negotiations, according to a news release from the county.
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Rose Evans
february 9, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Our upgrade is primarily based on our expectations for an industrial cycle inflection and our prospective view that new CEO Lucian Boldea will drive organic growth initiatives, portfolio-shaping actions, and margin improvement programs.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Executives at Paddock Publications did not respond to a request for comment Monday, and the name of the prospective buyer was not disclosed in the filing.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The reports gained traction after multiple outlets identified Babuschkin as the prospective buyer, but the entrepreneur has since shut down the speculation.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
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Rose Evans
february 9, Idaho Statesman, 10 Feb. 2026
Our upgrade is primarily based on our expectations for an industrial cycle inflection and our prospective view that new CEO Lucian Boldea will drive organic growth initiatives, portfolio-shaping actions, and margin improvement programs.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
Executives at Paddock Publications did not respond to a request for comment Monday, and the name of the prospective buyer was not disclosed in the filing.
—Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
The reports gained traction after multiple outlets identified Babuschkin as the prospective buyer, but the entrepreneur has since shut down the speculation.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
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But the document also expresses uncertainty about whether the potential defects constitute a crime, noting that elections in Fulton County have already been the subject of multiple reviews.—
Kate Brumback,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The vast majority of baby foods, drinks and snacks sold in the United States for children ages 6 months to 36 months are ultraprocessed and may contain additives increasingly linked to potential health harms, a new study found.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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David Cox David Cox is a freelance journalist focusing on all aspects of health, from fitness and nutrition to infectious diseases and future medicines.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
5 Feb. 2026
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On opening day the first 100 guests will receive a $50 Toastique Rewards credit with a $10 minimum purchase, to be used on future visits.—
Richard Guzman,
Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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The Tuesday night development in the case comes hours after the release of doorbell camera footage of a possible suspect in the disappearance.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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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,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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