prospects 1 of 2

noun

Definition of prospectsnext
plural of prospect
1
as in views
all that can be seen from a certain point gazing at the wide prospect spread out before me

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Relevance
2
as in candidates
one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award a good prospect for the position of auditor

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3
as in possibilities
something that can develop or become actual one highly desirable prospect for the city is a major-league franchise

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4
as in anticipations
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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prospects

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verb

present tense third-person singular of prospect
as in searches
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery soon all manner of people had arrived in the valley to prospect it for gold

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prospects
  1. candidates
  2. possibilities
  3. applicants
  4. expectations
  5. explores
Noun
  • Scott Sanborn predicted Stripe and Chime (which received a few other votes) as likely candidates, while Sandy Kimura of Money Forward suggested Klarna and Plaid (note Chime is a former portfolio company).
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Federal election rules allow candidates’ campaigns to foot the bill for travel and security expenses that are connected to their official or campaign duties.
    Laura Gersony, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of candidates
Noun
  • Each story highlights the limitless possibilities when passion and practicality align.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The ultimate Cosmo that never goes out of style and is perfect for a New Year’s ball in a city full of possibilities.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • Counties don't currently use the federal system to check applicants for their public benefits, the JLBC report said.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The law could spur state and county governments to use the federal government's Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements program to vet applicants for public benefits, according to the fiscal analysis published in July by the state Joint Legislative Budget Committee.
    Ray Stern, The Arizona Republic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of applicants
Noun
  • Reuters reported that China will issue RMB 3 trillion of special purpose bonds versus expectations of RMB 1 trillion.
    Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Reflecting on the changing landscape of Indian cinema in 2024, Dhawan underlines the evolving audience expectations.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of expectations
Verb
  • Season 3, In Guns We Trust, explores how guns came to be such a central part of our national culture.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Curious History of Your Home This podcast explores the creation of genius household inventions that people have long taken for granted, such as clocks, toilets, and wallpaper.
    Marnie Shure, The Atlantic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of explores
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