potential
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
By revealing how electrical activity shapes the planet, Wang's work is helping scientists better understand Mars' past, present, and potential for future exploration.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
The announcement that Mohamed Salah will leave in the summer, while significant, was not a surprise and had the potential to galvanise fans and players alike to give a club legend a memorable send off.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
It plans this year to give more potential customers the information and tools they need to start designing the chips they want Rapidus to make one day.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026
Sierra Canyon transfer Shiloh Wickliffe has played in only four games but has already shown potential as a hitter.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
To them, what mattered was that it gave the United States an advantage over potential enemies.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
![]()
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.