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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If there are more suitors, there will be more competition, which would theoretically increase Milwaukee’s potential return.
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Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
In that case, the charging order is violated (and the LLC could theoretically be held in contempt), but the debtor did not engage in any willful or malicious conduct because of the LLC's actions.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
As for landing on the moon, that future mission — known as Artemis III — is still under development with SpaceX and could theoretically launch as soon as 2028, but as Time pointed out in a recent in-depth profile on Artemis II, that's not something many experts feel confident about.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Researchers have theoretically demonstrated that integrating tiny quantum batteries directly into a system can quadruple its qubit capacity.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
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Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
In that case, the charging order is violated (and the LLC could theoretically be held in contempt), but the debtor did not engage in any willful or malicious conduct because of the LLC's actions.
—Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
As for landing on the moon, that future mission — known as Artemis III — is still under development with SpaceX and could theoretically launch as soon as 2028, but as Time pointed out in a recent in-depth profile on Artemis II, that's not something many experts feel confident about.
—Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
Researchers have theoretically demonstrated that integrating tiny quantum batteries directly into a system can quadruple its qubit capacity.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Theoretically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theoretically. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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