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
However, the agency will not disclose to prospective buyers or tenants whether a property has a flood insurance policy, or how much that policy costs.
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Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 12 July 2025
Yes, that’s not a typo; the wait for a prospective member to gain full membership status is just shy of three decades.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The eight-month skirmish with President Trump shined a harsh light on Paramount’s vulnerabilities — and deep divisions within the company and its prospective new owners.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Critics have argued that some prospective students may turn to riskier private student loans, or decide against going to medical or law school altogether, which would make existing shortages in high-need areas (like rural hospitals) even worse.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 12 July 2025
Yes, that’s not a typo; the wait for a prospective member to gain full membership status is just shy of three decades.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The eight-month skirmish with President Trump shined a harsh light on Paramount’s vulnerabilities — and deep divisions within the company and its prospective new owners.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
Critics have argued that some prospective students may turn to riskier private student loans, or decide against going to medical or law school altogether, which would make existing shortages in high-need areas (like rural hospitals) even worse.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
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Expected to be one of the largest international sporting events, the World Cup's host cities are anticipating nearly half a million visitors with a potential economic impact of up to $480 million that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and retail industries.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Lurie Children’s Hospital also sees potential trouble ahead.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Reflecting on a few key questions now can unlock clarity, strengthen strategy, and prevent future chaos or breakdown.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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At one point, the trio presented the grandfather-to-be with a Today onesie to give to his future grandchild.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
13 July 2025
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Boston needs to lock him down as soon as possible to prevent other teams from even having a chance to sign him.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The situation on the ground in these immediate post-event moments can create a fog-of-war atmosphere, and no complete assessment of the federal government’s reaction will be possible until later.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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