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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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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
Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
When the market turns, when deals fall apart, when commissions are delayed, when prospects stop returning calls and when months go by without a paycheck, talent alone does not carry you through.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Two goals, two assists and, most importantly, bonafide opportunities for two former Leafs prospects traded on the same day.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
As an athletic 21-year-old 7-footer who can make threes and block shots, Ware is considered by most to have the highest upside among the Heat’s young prospects.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Borrower Defense is a discharge program for federal student loans that allows borrowers to request cancellation on the basis of certain forms of school misconduct, such as misrepresenting admissions selectivity or program costs, or lying about graduate earnings and career prospects.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Kaufman moved there 30 years ago, and since that time the island’s community has diminished by degrees, its youth lured away by better employment prospects in Provo and overseas.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Netflix’s George Clooney vehicle is also showbiz-focused, which usually bodes well for its awards prospects.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Alderucci said he has been encouraged by downtown’s prospects given the $145 million renovation of the city’s sports and entertainment arena that promises to bring more concert bookings and other events.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Ahead of first pitch, Royals prospects David Shields and Carson Roccaforte were among those dressed in luxury suits to receive their organizational awards.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Three decades later, that criticism is unchanged, but his prospects have transformed.
—Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
When the market turns, when deals fall apart, when commissions are delayed, when prospects stop returning calls and when months go by without a paycheck, talent alone does not carry you through.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Two goals, two assists and, most importantly, bonafide opportunities for two former Leafs prospects traded on the same day.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
As an athletic 21-year-old 7-footer who can make threes and block shots, Ware is considered by most to have the highest upside among the Heat’s young prospects.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Jan. 2026
Borrower Defense is a discharge program for federal student loans that allows borrowers to request cancellation on the basis of certain forms of school misconduct, such as misrepresenting admissions selectivity or program costs, or lying about graduate earnings and career prospects.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Kaufman moved there 30 years ago, and since that time the island’s community has diminished by degrees, its youth lured away by better employment prospects in Provo and overseas.
—Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
Netflix’s George Clooney vehicle is also showbiz-focused, which usually bodes well for its awards prospects.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 7 Jan. 2026
Alderucci said he has been encouraged by downtown’s prospects given the $145 million renovation of the city’s sports and entertainment arena that promises to bring more concert bookings and other events.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Verb
Alabama prospects with the most to gain 5.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2026
Ahead of first pitch, Royals prospects David Shields and Carson Roccaforte were among those dressed in luxury suits to receive their organizational awards.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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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Six of the home’s seven bedrooms have ocean views, and five include direct access to decks.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Feb. 2026
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For the warmer months, sit outside at The Garden for views of Aspen Mountain accompanied by blooming flowers around you.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Feb. 2026
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Employers increasingly seek candidates who understand AI concepts, can work alongside AI systems, and develop AI solutions.—
Micki Meyer,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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Last year, the moderate Democrat took on a crowded field of candidates in an unsuccessful bid to become New York City mayor.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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And those books lay out certain possibilities of in those three cases of redemption.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Black Onyx Management, of Indianapolis, and Positive Image Consulting, of Gary, each received $5,000 to conduct community engagement sessions exploring reuse possibilities for the 1931 Roosevelt High School in Gary.—
Amy Lavalley,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Feb. 2026
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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
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But Phia also pays attention to what each user typically searches for.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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At midnight, Sophie leaves the ball without telling Benedict her name, as the Bridgerton searches all throughout London for her true identity—much like Prince Charming and Cinderella.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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Нe used a triangulation method, identifying distinctive features in Luna 9’s original 1966 ground-level panoramas—two distant hills, specific boulders and an ejecta streak—and matched them with topographic data from the LRO’s laser altimeter.—
Ilya Ferapontov,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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The lake views are a major highlight, with jaw-dropping panoramas of Lake Tahoe from the lifts and trails.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
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In case there are more applicants than funds, a lottery system will classify qualifications based on household income.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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With Michael Selig confirmed as chairman, Sporttrade has now taken its place in line alongside at least eight other pending applicants seeking CFTC approval as a prediction market exchange.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Michael Levin, a researcher at Tufts University, has blocked cell channels to manipulate the membrane potentials of developing worm embryos, causing genetically identical worms to develop different body plans.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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The tiles thus became an instrument, a resonating body; the installation paid respect to the generative potentials embedded in natural materials, including the clay soil from which the tiles were made.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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“Prospects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospects. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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