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as in possibilities
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 events
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 eventualities
The Founders apparently thought the impeachment process would accommodate all eventualities.
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Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Atwood's Testaments is a sequel to her Handmaid's Tale, however, not Miller's Handmaid's Tale, which over the course of six seasons far surpassed the bounds of its source, fabricating entirely new characters, storylines, and eventualities.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
There are innumerable combinations of situations and eventualities that flow from that, but at its core, that’s really what the game is about.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
There are further eventualities, such as Liverpool or Chelsea winning the Champions League, or Aston Villa lifting the Europa League, while finishing below fifth, meaning six/seven English teams qualify for UEFA’s premier tournament.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
China is prepared for such eventualities, however.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Certainly, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is preparing for all eventualities.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Many people worry that AI will one day overthrow and destroy us, but many more worry about the mundane eventualities of ongoing AI integration.
—Christian Perry, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
Atwood's Testaments is a sequel to her Handmaid's Tale, however, not Miller's Handmaid's Tale, which over the course of six seasons far surpassed the bounds of its source, fabricating entirely new characters, storylines, and eventualities.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Apr. 2026
There are innumerable combinations of situations and eventualities that flow from that, but at its core, that’s really what the game is about.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
There are further eventualities, such as Liverpool or Chelsea winning the Champions League, or Aston Villa lifting the Europa League, while finishing below fifth, meaning six/seven English teams qualify for UEFA’s premier tournament.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
China is prepared for such eventualities, however.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 25 Nov. 2025
Certainly, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is preparing for all eventualities.
—Robert Muggah, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025
Many people worry that AI will one day overthrow and destroy us, but many more worry about the mundane eventualities of ongoing AI integration.
—Christian Perry, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventualities
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Early-season trade possibilities There are a couple of bats the Red Sox could target to give their offense a jolt.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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September 23 – October 22 Seeing things differently today opens new possibilities for you.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Watch all of the day’s events here, including Abel’s first question-and-answer session with insurance chief Ajit Jain, and a panel with the heads of Berkshire’s other businesses.—
Yun Li,Alex Harring,Sarah Min,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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The events that unfolded in Tiananmen Square during those intervening months—which reached a violent crescendo on the night of June 3, 1989—form the work’s painful subtext.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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This is also when the agency plans for contingencies, from a medical incident to a large-scale attack, to ensure the continuity and leadership of the United States is maintained.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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High-end ordnance used up in Iran is ordnance unavailable for other contingencies, whether in Europe or the Indo-Pacific.—
Jon Duffy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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This includes multilane expressways where cars speed alongside, and in some cases above, the water.—
Pauline J. Yao,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Eventualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventualities. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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