theoretically
adverb
the·o·ret·i·cal·ly
ˌthē-ə-ˈre-ti-k(ə-)lē 
ˌthir-ˈe-ti-
1
: according to an ideal or assumed set of facts or principles : in theory
2
: in a theoretical way
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In a space with 50 or fewer seats, one strong showing could theoretically be enough to break even — especially when licensing fees are scaled appropriately, and microcinemas are grafted onto already successful local businesses.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2025
This home could theoretically accommodate a family of six plus pets.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
To follow England all the way from their June 17 group opener against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, to that showpiece at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a short distance from New York City, on July 19 would theoretically cost a fan $7,020 over the eight games.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
But the one that kept cropping up, and is most relevant to the antitrust trial, is that the car was meant to — and theoretically is — saving teams money.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 16 Dec. 2025
This home could theoretically accommodate a family of six plus pets.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 15 Dec. 2025
To follow England all the way from their June 17 group opener against Croatia in Arlington, Texas, to that showpiece at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, a short distance from New York City, on July 19 would theoretically cost a fan $7,020 over the eight games.
—Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 14 Dec. 2025
But the one that kept cropping up, and is most relevant to the antitrust trial, is that the car was meant to — and theoretically is — saving teams money.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 Dec. 2025
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“Theoretically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theoretically. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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