potential

[puh-ten-shuhl] / pəˈtɛn ʃəl /

ADJECTIVE

promising

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hidden likely possible probable

STRONG

budding future

WEAK

abeyant conceivable dormant embryonic imaginable implied inherent latent lurking plausible prepatent quiescent thinkable undeveloped unrealized within realm of possibility

Antonyms

STRONGEST

unlikely

WEAK

helpless impossible lacking unpromising

NOUN

possibility for achievement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ability capability capacity potentiality power

STRONG

aptitude arete wherewithal

WEAK

the makings what it takes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotence inability incompetence weakness

WEAK

impossible lack

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The demonstrations saw hundreds arrested and injured, drawing the attention of the United Nations, which raised concerns over potential violations of Indigenous sovereignty.

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Texas Pacific reported record oil and gas royalties, water sales volume, and produced water royalties for the fourth quarter and said it is having discussions with developers and potential customers for data-center projects.

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Geopolitical tensions, including a potential U.S.-Iran conflict, and fears of AI-related job cuts are driving investors to safer assets.

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Raymond James, which went to Strong Buy from Outperform on the stock, sees share buyback potential.

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Texas Pacific reported record oil and gas royalties, water sales volume, and produced water royalties for the fourth quarter and said it is having discussions with developers and potential customers for data-center projects.

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