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mayhap

adverb

ˈmā-ˌhap

Definition of mayhap

as in maybe

it is possible mayhap I could see you again next week? I so enjoyed our date tonight

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Recent Examples of mayhap Given that the Switch is getting up there in years compared to its competition, mayhap a new system is on the horizon, one that might be teased at tomorrow’s Direct? — Ash Parrish, The Verge, 7 Feb. 2023

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National Sugar Day is October 15, so maybe that’s when Swift’s going to share her secret announcement.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Tuscan kitchens were all warm colors, shades of brown, images that were maybe a bit sepia toned.

— Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of maybe

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At the same time, the sport seems well-positioned to not only weather the blow, but perhaps even grow in its wake.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Ki picked the 145-pound featherweight class because of its relative depth, and Chou said getting 32 fighters into a bracket requires a deeper pool, perhaps 50 fighters, to have alternates.

— Oskar Garcia, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of perhaps

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The ep opened with Charles, played by Larry Dean, having a private chat with a pair of tech billionaires (Celeste Dring and newcomer Freddie Meredith, who is possibly an SNL Elon Musk) about AI at Buckingham Palace.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
There’s press conferences, there’s briefings, and the public is informed about what could possibly happen.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of possibly

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One fight that probably won’t have as much intrigue, but still should be fun, is between Gable Steveson and Sean Sharaf.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Why pet owners are building dog grooming routines The biggest driver behind the boom in luxury pet accessories probably is not beauty at all.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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