would-be
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.
Artificial intelligence has found critical security flaws in a major programming language called PHP, with many websites taken offline Thursday as organisations worldwide scramble to fend off would-be hackers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Verbal jabs work a lot better if the would-be roaster has a sense of self- confidence, or at least the ability to fake it.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
Mottram said that despite building cost of living pressures, there were a variety of options for would-be home buyers.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
Gulf oil producers like Saudi Arabia are struggling, because they can’t physically get their exports to would-be buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
Charlie, who told my would-be girlfriend that we didn’t stand a chance.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word