1
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
Teams need to be prepared for all those eventualities and the Rangers simply don’t look prepared.
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Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, The Defeated came and went in the United States with little fanfare, a disappointing eventuality that Mårlind chalks up to the fact that average Americans were lucky enough to avoid the utter devastation WWII wrought upon the European continent.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In exchange for all these negative eventualities, what exactly does Nassau County get?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
The trade Some folks are betting on this eventuality by purchasing precious metals.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
Nevertheless, The Defeated came and went in the United States with little fanfare, a disappointing eventuality that Mårlind chalks up to the fact that average Americans were lucky enough to avoid the utter devastation WWII wrought upon the European continent.
—Josh Weiss, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In exchange for all these negative eventualities, what exactly does Nassau County get?
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 20 Mar. 2025
The trade Some folks are betting on this eventuality by purchasing precious metals.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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Trump has said that the real-estate project was just a possibility his team were exploring during his first presidential bid.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Apr. 2025
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The New England Patriots at No. 4 or New York Jets at No. 7 are strong possibilities to select a tackle.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the wake of the devastating events of last Sunday's episode of The Last of Us, this week's installment marked a new chapter for Ellie (Bella Ramsey) and the rest of the survivors of the infected horde's attack on Jackson.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
28 Apr. 2025
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For traders focused on events, comprehending Snap’s historical stock behavior following earnings can provide valuable insights.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But if Game 1 is any indication, this has the potential to be a short one.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2025
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Taking a player with the potential to cause problems is not what this team needs right now.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another case involves Venezuelan immigrants seeking hearings to contest their gang membership.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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