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
The trade Some folks are betting on this eventuality by purchasing precious metals.
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite their best efforts, a leader can never be prepared for every eventuality.
—Sally Percy, Forbes, 3 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
Teams need to be prepared for all those eventualities and the Rangers simply don’t look prepared.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 20 Mar. 2025
Despite their best efforts, a leader can never be prepared for every eventuality.
—Sally Percy, Forbes, 3 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
Teams need to be prepared for all those eventualities and the Rangers simply don’t look prepared.
—Arthur Staple, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for eventuality
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventuality
Noun
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Its landscapes don’t offer guarantees, but rather the tantalizing tease of possibility.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
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There is hope of working with his camp to find a new club — a move to a league like Saudi Arabia’s is not the only option and finding a team in Europe could be a possibility.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These events devastate local communities not just as the tragedy unfolds but in its aftermath.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Season 2 picks up five years after the events of Season 1.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Investor Impact And Final Thoughts Investors should approach the potential for privatization of further industries in the U.S. with a balanced perspective, recognizing both the potential for financial gain and the broader societal impacts.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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He's been trying to figure out how to live without it for three years and now the potential of getting it back exists.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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In any case, voter participation will still be low and that would seem to work in McCann’s favor, under the notion that Republicans have stronger proportional turnout.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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In both cases, the star forwards posted slightly better possession metrics without them, but better overall results with them.—
Nick Ashbourne,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Eventuality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventuality. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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