conceivably

adverb

con·​ceiv·​ably kən-ˈsē-və-blē How to pronounce conceivably (audio)
Synonyms of conceivablynext
1
: in a conceivable manner
2
: it may be conceived : possibly
we could conceivably finish next week

Examples of conceivably in a Sentence

we could conceivably finish the project next week
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The new version, posted to the CDC’s website on Thursday, stipulates that the panel as a whole should represent a balanced range of scientific, clinical, and public health expertise — a broad umbrella under which people with little experience in vaccines or vaccination policy might conceivably fit. O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 26 June 2026 In the former, the far-right Alternative for Germany, which is already the largest opposition party in the Bundestag, could conceivably shoulder its way into a ruling coalition. Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 25 June 2026 The Golden Knights could conceivably explore options involving Tomas Hertl, but his declining mobility and three-team trade list complicate matters. Michael Russo, New York Times, 23 June 2026 As the film enters its 35th day of release in theaters on Thursday, Obsession could conceivably hit another global box office milestone by hitting the $300 million mark once the day’s receipts are counted and made official on Friday. Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for conceivably

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of conceivably was in 1625

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“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivably. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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