raise the possibility

idiom

: to make (something) possible

The discovery raises the possibility that a cure for the disease will be found.

—often + of

The discovery raises the possibility of finding a cure for the disease.

Examples of raise the possibility in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The chances of Republicans losing their majority before the election remain low, as such a shift in the balance of power power would be unprecedented, but Greene’s exit does raise the possibility. —Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025

Advertisement The latest attacks on Christians are likely to pile more pressure on Nigeria’s government and raise the possibility of the Trump Administration taking more direct action in the country. —Rebecca Schneid, Time, 22 Nov. 2025

Meanwhile, Madrid’s official complaints to the Spanish government’s Higher Sports Council, alleging that La Liga did not have the competency to organise the Miami game within official regulations, sought to raise the possibility of Tebas being suspended from his position. —Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025

Those races raise the possibility of a substantive change in direction and philosophy on the beleaguered body, which for more than a year has faced numerous protests and disruptions during meetings. —John Aguilar, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2025

Rhymes for raise the possibility

• bioavailability
• biocompatibility
• biodegradability
• generalizability
• histocompatibility
• identifiability
• incommensurability
• incomprehensibility
• interoperability
• ability
• agility
• civility