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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
Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
Concerns persist that the oversized Democratic field of nine major contenders could fracture the party vote and allow Republican candidates to advance through California’s top-two primary system, potentially disadvantaging Democratic prospects in the general election.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
This new Dolphins front office, coaching staff, and scouting department will have no shortage of prospects to evaluate over the coming week at the combine.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Watching prospects on the backfields may be the most fun part of spring training.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Analysts also note that South Korea’s KF-21, with stealth features and planned fifth-generation upgrades, could further limit the J-35’s export prospects in the region.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Never mind that farm analysts in the media rank the Padres’ prospects group last or near it of the 30, one saying it’s never been this lean in Preller’s 11-plus years atop baseball operations.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Alex English remembers seeing a Canadian high school guard play at an event alongside other blue-chip prospects.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Although Congress has been scrambling in recent weeks to negotiate a deal that would restore the subsidies, prospects look grim.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Incredibly, the model even projects that prospects Mikey Romero and Freili Encarnacion, the latter of whom hasn’t even played above Single-A, will finish within the club’s top-10 with 14 and 12 homers, respectively.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 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
Arguably the biggest move of the Texas Rangers’ offseason was their five-for-one swap of a handful of prospects for Washington Nationals LHP MacKenzie Gore, bringing in the 26-year-old to hopefully add to the Rangers’ strong rotation.
—Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
Concerns persist that the oversized Democratic field of nine major contenders could fracture the party vote and allow Republican candidates to advance through California’s top-two primary system, potentially disadvantaging Democratic prospects in the general election.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
This new Dolphins front office, coaching staff, and scouting department will have no shortage of prospects to evaluate over the coming week at the combine.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 22 Feb. 2026
Watching prospects on the backfields may be the most fun part of spring training.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Analysts also note that South Korea’s KF-21, with stealth features and planned fifth-generation upgrades, could further limit the J-35’s export prospects in the region.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 21 Feb. 2026
Never mind that farm analysts in the media rank the Padres’ prospects group last or near it of the 30, one saying it’s never been this lean in Preller’s 11-plus years atop baseball operations.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
Alex English remembers seeing a Canadian high school guard play at an event alongside other blue-chip prospects.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
Although Congress has been scrambling in recent weeks to negotiate a deal that would restore the subsidies, prospects look grim.
—Bloomberg Opinion, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
Some combination of a first-round pick and prospects Konsta Helenius, Noah Ostlund and Radim Mrtka would need to be on the table.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
Incredibly, the model even projects that prospects Mikey Romero and Freili Encarnacion, the latter of whom hasn’t even played above Single-A, will finish within the club’s top-10 with 14 and 12 homers, respectively.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 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
Noun
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Drink in the views of this lovable landmark from outside Opera Bar, Opera Kitchen, and Portside restaurant below, or dine inside one of the shells at upscale Bennelong.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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The city’s top attractions include riding the Cerro de Monserrate funicular to sweeping views and a 17th-century monastery, visiting the colonial La Candelaria neighborhood, and spending time in the Gold Museum, home to invaluable gold artifacts and insights on indigenous Muisca culture.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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But California has a top-two primary system in which all candidates run against each other regardless of party, advancing to the November general election if no candidate reaches 50% of the vote.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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According to Gaber, the university chancellor, Charlotte didn’t open the search until after the transfer portal closed in mid-January, but zeroed in on White after receiving interest from more than 100 candidates.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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Now back practicing with the Sharks since he was recalled from the Barracuda on Wednesday, Leddy’s playing career is somewhat in limbo, with a return to the AHL, a move to another team, or remaining on San Jose’s NHL roster all possibilities in the coming days and weeks.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
22 Feb. 2026
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Explore all the possibilities with our expert tips, advice, and analysis.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 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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On the computer, officials found Google Map searches for directions to Raven Rock Mountain, Liberty, Pennsylvania; Raven Rock, Maryland; and Raven Rock Complex at Blue Ridge Summit.—
Winston Rogers,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Feb. 2026
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One of them was Raquel Navarro, a member of the nonprofit search group Madres Buscadoras de Sonora, which searches across the northern Mexican state for missing people.—
Stephanie Murray,
AZCentral.com,
21 Feb. 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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However, the significant rebound stems from investments in early prep programs launched during the Biden administration for applicants who fell short of academic or fitness requirements.—
ABC NEWS,
ABC News,
25 Feb. 2026
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In conjunction with applying for citizenship, applicants are also required to submit a separate permanent residency application—both of which must be submitted in person at a consulate.—
Brittany Chang,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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Kudo agrees, adding matte and cat-eye finishes as chic potentials for reds and pinks, respectively.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
5 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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“Prospects.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospects. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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