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
Probably of particular interest to Trump are Ukraine's prospective deposits of lithium -- used for high-tech components, such as those used in microchips and electric cars.
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Isabelle Khurshudyan and Ellen Francis The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
The cause and effect of this tax policy will push citizens and prospective residents not to choose Chaska for their next home.
—Jay Rohe, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, a pre-trial hearing was set to hash out Lively's prospective request for a gag order.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: Still, fusion may have an ally in prospective Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for prospective 
Isabelle Khurshudyan and Ellen Francis The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 9 Feb. 2025
The cause and effect of this tax policy will push citizens and prospective residents not to choose Chaska for their next home.
—Jay Rohe, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
In the meantime, a pre-trial hearing was set to hash out Lively's prospective request for a gag order.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 5 Feb. 2025
Between the lines: Still, fusion may have an ally in prospective Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
—Nick Sobczyk, Axios, 30 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for prospective
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospective
Adjective
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Researchers at Stanford found that loving feelings can have the same response in the brain as painkillers, without the potential harmful side effects.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Friday’s announcement of new potential tariffs that could hit all corners of the world rattled investors.—
David Goldman,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The Oslo maps are used to this day to delineate geopolitical visions of Israel and a future state of Palestine that are based on international law.—
Christine Leuenberger,
The Conversation,
7 Feb. 2025
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Our tribe is focused on preserving the environment for future generations, said SMSC Chairman Keith Anderson.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Costco, Aldi, Walmart and Whole Foods did not immediately respond to USA TODAY's request for comment regarding possible egg limits for customers.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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The unions further contend that the offer fails to consider possible adverse consequences to the government's ability to function; sets an arbitrarily short deadline; and is pretext for removing and replacing workers on an ideological basis, among other things.—
Andrea Hsu,
NPR,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Prospective.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospective. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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