eventualities

noun

plural of eventuality
1
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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2
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 Prepare the hold statement for eventualities beforehand, and assign only one person who will be permitted to make the announcement without seeking consensus through committees. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 The Founders apparently thought the impeachment process would accommodate all eventualities. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eventualities
  1. possibilities
  2. events
  3. contingencies
  4. cases
Noun
  • And no one has been savvier about capitalizing on these possibilities than the Kardashian family.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • So when the streamer renewed Dark Matter for another installment in August 2024, the possibilities for Jason were endless.
    — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of possibilities
Noun
  • With household budgets under pressure, consumers are searching harder for value — shopping earlier, comparing prices across retailers and spreading purchases across multiple promotional events.
    — Jill Standish, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Signs quickly piled up at his roadside memorial blaming Bustillos for the chain of events and telling other drivers to slow down.
    — Jacob Sisneros, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of events
Noun
  • The credits include $195,500 to fix the gym roof; $40,100 to mend the parking lot; $71,800 to repair the exterior walls; $15,600 to replace a rooftop unit; $32,300 for contingencies; and $50,000 for an environmental reserve, court papers state.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • During rehearsals, the team mapped out crucial story beats and potential contingencies.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of contingencies
Noun
  • In both cases, Soto rejoined the Mets without a rehab assignment.
    — Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Hudson and others are represented by attorney Ryan Downton, who has successfully litigated eligibility cases on behalf of former Vanderbilt star quarterback Diego Pavia and others and extended their careers past when the NCAA said their time was up.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of cases

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“Eventualities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eventualities. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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