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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
Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
Just six months ago, Israel and the US launched attacks on Iran for the first time, with Trump raising the prospects of new attacks just last week, days after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
Leonard David, Space.com, 30 Sep. 2025
Ahead of first pitch, Royals prospects David Shields and Carson Roccaforte were among those dressed in luxury suits to receive their organizational awards.
—Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The two additions would also seem to impact Alex Freeland’s prospects for carving out a major-league role in 2026.
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Over the years, many scientists have suggested that prospecting for He-3 could be accomplished using high-energy gamma rays, in the 20 megaelectron volt (MeV) region.
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On one side, a lounge frames sweeping views of Las Vegas Boulevard through floor-to-ceiling windows; on the other, a sculptural bar in dark stone and metal sets the tone for hosting.—
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McCracken’s is the naughty older sister view of writing.—
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Minter is a prominent candidate, since he's coached in Baltimore fairly recently.—
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Interviewing Raheem Morris and Antonio Pierce satisfied the NFL's Rooney Rule requirements for minority or female candidates, and Harbaugh's visit to northern New Jersey paved the way to make a hire before any of the more than half-dozen teams with a vacancy.—
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As oblivion approached, with all its attendant possibilities of panic or bitterness, Bowie summoned the generosity to evoke the ordeal of one prematurely dying man while also thinking and creating at the no less vast scale of life itself.—
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Thursday’s report is not the first time the possibility of Trump pardoning Combs has been publicly discussed.—
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The defensive skills and anticipation are evident on the football field, too.—
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But all of them, and the five months of anticipation ahead, are ripe for daydreaming.—
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Next, the team plans to explore more complex designs.—
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This guide explores various methods to eliminate soap scum and offers preventive measures to stop its return.—
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Hypersonic flight has enormous military and civilian potential.—
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As a result, there is the potential for a power shutoff in areas in and near Fort Collins and parts of Weld County on Friday.—
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About 58% of the East Arlington campus is in need of repair or replacement to uphold Arlington ISD’s values and expectations, according to an administration report.—
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Brown emphasizes that refinement remains ongoing, but believes the company has reached a point where its model aligns closely with customer expectations and internal capabilities.—
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Irvine police are searching for a woman who left a Bible on an Irvine resident's doorstep after stealing a person's package last month.—
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Hannah Natanson, who covers the federal government, was at home when the FBI searched the property and her devices, seizing a phone, Garmin watch and both a personal and work laptop, according to the news organization.—
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“Prospect.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prospect. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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