PROSPECTS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of prospect

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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as in candidates

one who seeks an office, honor, position, or award a good prospect for the position of auditor

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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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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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Noun

Multiple observers cite diminishing prospects for luxury handbags. — Miles Socha, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2026 There is a tendency for gloom to descend when thinking about Europe’s economic and business prospects. — Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026 And if prospects are more your thing, Scott Wheeler’s comprehensive ranking of the 145 best and brightest players under age 23 is here. — James Mirtle, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026 Like several of the prospects acquired, the production hasn’t yet matched the hype. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026 Both have high upside and are among the better prospects out of MLS Next Pro in the last two seasons. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 Look at how competitors communicate their value, answer customer questions, appear in search, structure digital journeys and guide prospects toward conversion. — James Fratzke, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2026 She is nearly done with her 18-month internship at Southern University and looking at job prospects. — Lauren Chan, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 The stock market did not embrace the prospects for higher interest rates then, Sowerby said. — Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Verb

Bringing in a new centre-back would mean Cancelo and Martin could be the first-team left-backs, supported by La Masia prospects Xavi Espart, 19, and Jordi Pesquer, 17. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 Included in the roster of G League and international talent are former Heat players Orlando Robinson and Cole Swider, as well as former Heat camp prospects DeJon Jareau and James Nunnally. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Looking down the line, prospects Bo Davidson and Parks Harber, who are both playing for Triple-A Sacramento, could see some time in the Giants’ outfield down the stretch. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026 Hawks prospects Anton Frondell and Sacha Boisvert are expected to debut on the team’s upcoming road trip, which starts at the New York Islanders on March 24. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026 In Saturday’s Spring Breakout game, some of the Braves’ top prospects beat a team of Yankees prospects 8-3 at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 22 Mar. 2026 Angels prospects Najer Victor and Sam Aldegheri had encouraging performances in the World Baseball Classic this weekend. — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026 Incredibly, the model even projects that prospects Mikey Romero and Freili Encarnacion, the latter of whom hasn’t even played above Single-A, will finish within the club’s top-10 with 14 and 12 homers, respectively. — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026

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Noun

As these ads become more prolific and consequently unavoidable, more people are speaking out in the hopes that restaurants will stop turning to AI altogether − which falls in line with Americans' increasingly negative views on AI and Big Tech.

— Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Don’t come expecting to blow a wad of cash on Peaks (there’s very little that costs much, anyway) and most of the stuff that the islanders are so proud of—the quiet beaches, the views, and the breezy walks—is free.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of views

Noun

If Woltemade leaves then Wissa, Joe Willock, who is set to stay, and Jacob Ramsey are the obvious candidates to compete to play there.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
During a meeting last week, officials held drawings to determine the order that candidates' names will appear on the ballot.

— Joseph Flaherty, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of candidates

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Expectations of rate cuts at central banks like the Federal Reserve and the Bank of England have fallen, and in many cases been replaced by anticipations of hawkish monetary policy, sending yields on some European bonds to multi-decade highs.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
For traders focused on specific events, having a strong grasp of historical trends can be beneficial, although the results are largely contingent on how the company’s outcomes measure up to market anticipations.

— Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025

Definition of anticipations

Verb

As each sister searches for love, purpose, and freedom, their choices begin to reshape not only their own futures, but the lives of everyone around them.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026
Siddhartha At the heart of this novel, which is told in simple, sincere prose, is the spiritual journey of a man named Siddhartha who searches for self-discovery throughout the years of his life.

— Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of searches

Noun

Three Fall Must-Dos Take in one of the best fall color panoramas at Brockway Mountain Lookout along Brockway Mountain Drive, linking Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor, about an hour’s drive north from Houghton.

— Taryn Shorr-Mckee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026
In general, seek a perch with clear panoramas—such as a hilltop or open field instead of a thick forest.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of panoramas

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Then on July 7, Neptune will station retrograde in Aries, pulling the curtain back on fantasies and ideals surrounding romantic partners and potentials.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
However, enthusiastically advocating for the empowering benefits of hypertext and hypermedia or skeptically warning against their manipulative potentials might not be the only available choice.

— Carmen Daniela Maier, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026

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