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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But, of course, nobody entertains for a moment the thought that the fund could conceivably reward an actual victim of weaponization. Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026 Briere seems content, for now, with the coach in place and the roster seemingly in a good spot with so many young players who should conceivably be even better next season. Kevin Kurz, New York Times, 14 May 2026 There is essentially nowhere to sit in the lobby, though guests waiting for someone could conceivably perch in the adjacent YOU restaurant. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 Environmental groups and tribes could conceivably challenge every permit in court, potentially blocking Twin Metals’ plans for years. Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conceivably

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 22 May. 2026.

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