as in potential
likely to be or become something at a later time
The school had a luncheon for prospective students.
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Recent Examples of prospective
There is also no broad requirement that clinics disclose past errors to prospective patients.
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The prospective renovations, rendered by architect Shalom Baranes, include a ballroom that amounts to a 90,000 square foot addition to the executive mansion, a two-story colonnade (a row of columns supporting a roof) and office space.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
By acting now, then, prospective borrowers can position themselves for interest rate drops still to come.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Putin's statement appeared to send a warning signal as prospects for Armenia's EU membership look distant and no prospective tariff-free deal between Armenia and the EU has been discussed yet.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Elizabeth Chuck, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
The prospective renovations, rendered by architect Shalom Baranes, include a ballroom that amounts to a 90,000 square foot addition to the executive mansion, a two-story colonnade (a row of columns supporting a roof) and office space.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Apr. 2026
By acting now, then, prospective borrowers can position themselves for interest rate drops still to come.
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
Putin's statement appeared to send a warning signal as prospects for Armenia's EU membership look distant and no prospective tariff-free deal between Armenia and the EU has been discussed yet.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
Adjective
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The commission approved legislation related to the potential move in December.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Anything less than near-perfect means teams are preparing for a potential delay.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fecko says the agency operates two major reservoirs in the American River watershed, designed to capture snowmelt runoff and store water for future use.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The world’s largest prediction market, Polymarket allows users to buy shares on the outcomes of future events – like betting – but with probabilities instead of odds.—
Michael Delayo,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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