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as in candidate
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award
a good prospect for the position of auditor
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as in possibility
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 anticipation
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 prospect
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s the prospect being raised by some recent analysis from Luis Garicano, an economist at the London School of Economics.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Royals prospect Dennis Colleran has generated attention due his electric fastball and big leg kick.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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Noun
So with the Heat facing the prospect of losing for the eighth time in nine games, with an early 13-point lead lost, the two stepped up and spoke up at halftime, to avoid yet another of the type of third-quarter meltdowns that had cratered this season.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s the prospect being raised by some recent analysis from Luis Garicano, an economist at the London School of Economics.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
Blackhawks prospect John Mustard, a 2024 third-round pick, is another college player to keep an eye on after his season.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Royals prospect Dennis Colleran has generated attention due his electric fastball and big leg kick.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospect
Noun
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Ho Tzu Nyen’s virtual reality installation Voice of Void, 2021, which was on view at Berlin’s Neugerriemschneider gallery this spring, offers a glimpse of such possibilities.—
Daniel Birnbaum,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2026
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Set the scene Soaring at 1,000 feet above sea level on the St James hills, just a 10-minute drive from the heat and bustle of the west coast’s towns and beaches, Apes Hill offers a refreshing breeze and views of both the Caribbean and Atlantic.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Four candidates vying for the 11th Congressional seat made their best pitch.—
Andrea Nakano,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Dem gubernatorial candidate racked up eye-popping travel bill as AG while out of state.—
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FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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With thousands of Marines and Army paratroopers now deployed to the Middle East, the possibility of boots on the ground is no longer theoretical—and Bannon is using it to force a pointed question about who, exactly, should be doing the fighting.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Some 18 months ago, Mack said, the Royals launched a deep dive after Picollo broached the possibility of exploring strange new worlds.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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The change — included in contract revisions the City Commission approved in February — is the latest example of the city bending on its requirements to move the project forward as the anticipation around the stadium heightened.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
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Chemistry a texture in the air, every glance charged, the anticipation almost unbearable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Hunters exploring in a remote section of the 500,000-acre Pisgah National Forest stumbled onto a body in the dark, according to investigators in western North Carolina.—
Mark Price
April 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Apr. 2026
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For those looking to get out and explore the region, the Reykjanes Peninsula has a lot to offer.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The reactions go to show how expectations around wedding photography can vary widely across cultures and individuals.—
Claire Dodds,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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The conflict in the Middle East has weighed on gold prices, with surging oil and gas prices raising expectations of an inflation spike across economies that will lead to a bout of interest rate hikes.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2026
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One desperate woman searching for her uncle even called emergency rooms and police.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Read the full report for Tom Burger by searching for the restaurant on the Kansas inspection lookup.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Prospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospect. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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