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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
Henry Wismayer, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The 33-year-old is staying with the Brazilian side until the end of 2026 — so his World Cup prospects are staked on it.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 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
The mayor’s own team has reportedly considered a similar debt sale, but deemed its prospects uncertain.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Those spheres would increasingly rub up against one another, and the prospects for geopolitical fracture and great-power war would intensify.
—Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Since 2022, Black led all the Giants prospects with 492 strikeouts in 103 minor-league appearances.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
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
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
The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The 33-year-old is staying with the Brazilian side until the end of 2026 — so his World Cup prospects are staked on it.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 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
The mayor’s own team has reportedly considered a similar debt sale, but deemed its prospects uncertain.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Those spheres would increasingly rub up against one another, and the prospects for geopolitical fracture and great-power war would intensify.
—Peter D. Feaver, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2025
Since 2022, Black led all the Giants prospects with 492 strikeouts in 103 minor-league appearances.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 11 Nov. 2025
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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These unobstructed views provide a backdrop for the living room, kitchen and primary suite in a home that has been cherished by the Clark family for many years, according to public records and news archives.—
Sandra Barrera,
Oc Register,
14 Jan. 2026
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The clip, which has amassed over 14 million views and nearly 3 million likes, shows the little girl, who was only 4 days old at the time, with a grumpy expression on her face as her brother leans in for the smooch.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Interviewing Raheem Morris and Antonio Pierce satisfied the NFL's Rooney Rule requirements for minority or female candidates, and Harbaugh's visit to northern New Jersey paved the way to make a hire before any of the more than half-dozen teams with a vacancy.—
STEPHEN WHYNO,
Arkansas Online,
16 Jan. 2026
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Interviewing Raheem Morris and Antonio Pierce satisfied the NFL’s Rooney Rule requirements for minority or female candidates, and Harbaugh’s visit to northern New Jersey paved the way to make a hire before any of the more than half-dozen teams with a vacancy.—
Stephen Whyno,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Third-place teams complicate the USMNT’s possibilities At first glance, there is only one straightforward scenario.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now as then, a strongman has been dislodged in Venezuela, and the field of possibilities has expanded.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 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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Commanders owner Josh Harris used former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers as a consultant in their coaching and GM searches two years ago.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT searches Apple Music and builds the playlist for you.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Day trips to Amalfi-style Taormina are well-advised for those who have yet to gawp at its clifftop panoramas across the Mediterranean or its film star hotels, as are jaunts to the rambling flea markets and splendidly scruffy trattorias of nearby Catania.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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Drive the ten-mile Ocean Drive loop, a scenic coastal route lined with rocky coves, Atlantic panoramas, and some of Newport’s most impressive historic estates.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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The first group conducts the initial review, the second votes on approval or denial, and the third notifies applicants of rejections, offering alternative plate options when needed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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To qualify, applicants must be able to pass a detailed background check.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 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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These signals come in forms such as action potentials (resembling animal nerve cells, though slower) and variation potentials (often linked with stress responses).—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
19 Nov. 2025
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“Prospects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospects. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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