1
as in potential
something that can develop or become actual
there's a possibility for violence in the situation
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2
as in event
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibility
Cars will be lighter, smaller and more environmentally friendly, making the prospect of a shake-up of the competitive order a realistic possibility.
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Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Comprehensive scans were not done, neurological exams were limited, and the possibility of a frontal-lobe injury was never raised.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
What weighs on her most is the possibility of not being able to help her family in Mexico.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
As oblivion approached, with all its attendant possibilities of panic or bitterness, Bowie summoned the generosity to evoke the ordeal of one prematurely dying man while also thinking and creating at the no less vast scale of life itself.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
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Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
Comprehensive scans were not done, neurological exams were limited, and the possibility of a frontal-lobe injury was never raised.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
What weighs on her most is the possibility of not being able to help her family in Mexico.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
As oblivion approached, with all its attendant possibilities of panic or bitterness, Bowie summoned the generosity to evoke the ordeal of one prematurely dying man while also thinking and creating at the no less vast scale of life itself.
—Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
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These devices also have the potential to enable portable power generation, for example, to run small sensors in remote locations, according to a press release.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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Script2Comic gives us direct access to fresh, innovative narratives with cinematic potential.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Feb. 2026
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Ball was depicted on social media attending a Senior Bowl event at a local elementary school on Monday, which was publicized by both the Senior Bowl and UA athletics.—
Tom Murphy,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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There were almost no literary festivals or bookstore events.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
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Scanning a room packed with Republicans bracing for a messy scramble to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in northwest Georgia, the 14th District GOP chair outlined a prospect that not long ago would have drawn laughs.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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The general manager specifically mentioned top starting pitching prospects Elmer Rodríguez and Carlos Lagrange.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 Feb. 2026
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From emotional presence to the quality of the images themselves, there’s a growing case for phone-free ceremonies.—
Nikita Khanna,
Vogue,
5 Feb. 2026
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This supports the idea that in some severe cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome, transplantation may be the only viable option.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The film is set in 2029, a mere three years from now, demonstrating both an optimism about the potentiality of AI and a pessimism about the city’s trajectory.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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Chopra teaches that intention in the field of pure potentiality has infinite organizing power.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Drummond’s office said the state’s outside attorneys are working on a contingency basis, so no fees will be paid unless the state recovers something through a judgment or settlement.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
3 Feb. 2026
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The project budget also has an additional $85,000 included for contingencies that may arise during field work.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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