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as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point
gazing at the wide prospect spread out before me
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2
as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
a good prospect for the position of auditor
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as in possibilities
something that can develop or become actual
one highly desirable prospect for the city is a major-league franchise
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as in anticipations
the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence
the prospect of a quiet, restful Sunday ended when our basement flooded
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Recent Examples of prospects
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Two days after Helsley was sent to the New York Mets for prospects, Svanson got thrown into the deep end without a life preserver in San Diego.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Israel launched its ground offensive into Gaza City, further eroding prospects for a ceasefire in the enclave, which is already facing a humanitarian catastrophe.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Entering this year’s draft, none of the tackle prospects earned grades as high as Alt’s from the analysts connected to NFL teams.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Still, Morrison is hopeful about the prospects in North Lawndale.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
On the opening day of the Wild’s prospects camp last week, Cronin was working as head coach of Minnesota’s AHL affiliate in Des Moines, Iowa.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Two days after Helsley was sent to the New York Mets for prospects, Svanson got thrown into the deep end without a life preserver in San Diego.
—Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Israel launched its ground offensive into Gaza City, further eroding prospects for a ceasefire in the enclave, which is already facing a humanitarian catastrophe.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Entering this year’s draft, none of the tackle prospects earned grades as high as Alt’s from the analysts connected to NFL teams.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Sep. 2025
Still, Morrison is hopeful about the prospects in North Lawndale.
—Mila Koumpilova, ProPublica, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
That leaves the likes of Johnson, Zeev Buium, David Jiricek and Iowa prospects Carson Lambos, David Spacek, among others, to battle for the final lineup spot.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospects
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Guests can stroll to the winery patio to enjoy by-the-glass specials, vineyard views, lawn games, and fried chicken sandwiches from local favorite MJ Heritage Farms to kick off a Calistoga weekend.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Colombian president is known for his controversial views on cocaine, suggesting in February that cocaine is no worse than whiskey.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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When the cooperation agreement expired, however, Biglari immediately returned to his old ways, announcing his intention to nominate five candidates to Cracker Barrel’s board.—
Lily Mae Lazarus,
Fortune,
18 Sep. 2025
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With Petro’s term coming to an end next year and the leader not up for reelection, candidates may seek to rile up anti-American sentiment in the country or to appeal to Trump by campaigning for a tougher approach.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
17 Sep. 2025
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While this seems the most ideal scenario, another scenario that could be in the realm of possibilities is a final tour, but with Yungblud performing alongside the band.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Viewing Zionism historically helps reveal it not as a caricatured monolith but as a national movement like so many others—one that encompasses a complex past, competing ideas, and a future whose possibilities have not yet been exhausted.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once inside, Shamos searches for sensitive data, Apple Notes, Keychain items, browser passwords, and even cryptocurrency wallets.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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So when a woman vanishes, leaving her car behind in a supermarket parking lot, Sloan searches online for similar cases.—
Kaycee Sloan,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Visitors can soak in spectacular panoramas from its summit by cable car or by hiking trails such as Lion’s Head and Platteklip Gorge.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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High points along the rough, fairways, and greens offer dramatic panoramas before the layout moves directly to the water.—
Tim Corlett,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Eighty-nine applicants from thirty-seven countries received their certificates of citizenship.—
Toby Meyjes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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At the time, applicants were required to take four to six hours of classroom instruction on firearm safety and laws.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Sep. 2025
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Writing on future potentials for synthetic biology in 1912, none other than Stéphane Leduc — the scientist who, as previously mentioned, gave the field its name — made precisely this claim.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the Environmental Protection Agency has been working to phase out products like Forane 134a to instead use items with reduced global warming potentials.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Prospects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospects. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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