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as in possibility
something that can develop or become actual
a cure for that form of cancer seems like a certain eventuality—it's just a matter of time
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as in event
something that might happen
a full-force hurricane on the day of the picnic was one eventuality that we hadn't planned on
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Recent Examples of eventuality
In any other administration, the NSC would run a tiger team for such an eventuality.
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Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Cruise insurance is a specific type of travel insurance that covers trip cancellations and delays, medical emergencies, lost baggage and other eventualities, including the ship becoming disabled.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Almost a dozen years later, the legendary astrophysicist and science communicator, Carl Sagan, made a prediction in 1975 about the eventuality and inevitably of AI acting as a psychotherapist for humans.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
But that requires researchers to build data models that cover every possible eventuality.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Thomas Wright, The Atlantic, 28 May 2025
Cruise insurance is a specific type of travel insurance that covers trip cancellations and delays, medical emergencies, lost baggage and other eventualities, including the ship becoming disabled.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
Almost a dozen years later, the legendary astrophysicist and science communicator, Carl Sagan, made a prediction in 1975 about the eventuality and inevitably of AI acting as a psychotherapist for humans.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
But that requires researchers to build data models that cover every possible eventuality.
—David Prosser, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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Indianapolis City-County Council members are also discussing the possibility of fines and mandatory parenting classes for parents and guardians whose children repeatedly violate the new rules.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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Others wanted to consider the possibility of technological advancements.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Kicking off the events is the HaRUNbee 5K Run/Walk for Healthy Birth Outcomes on Saturday, Aug. 2.—
La Risa R. Lynch,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The event serves as an opportunity to discuss historic preservation in Naperville, including the city’s historic district, mid-century modern homes and downtown buildings, an event announcement said.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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Sometimes the products that cause injury, or have the potential to do so, may seem fairly innocent.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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But amid the poverty and limited means, Espinoza saw something more powerful: An area rich in human potential.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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In any case, Reed, who has learned how to teleport an egg, comes up with a plan to teleport the entire planet and everyone on it to a totally different star system.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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What Happens Next Going forward Trump is likely to face fresh pressure from a section of his MAGA base to release documents related to the Epstein case while Democrats could attempt to force his hand after Congress returned from its summer recess.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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