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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
As experimental tools continue to improve, scientists will be able to explore the microscopic world with even greater precision, unlocking new possibilities for science and technology.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Pregnant travelers should consider the possibility of pregnancy emergencies occurring away from their usual care providers, according to ACOG.
—Anselm Gibbs, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
But there are a lot of possibilities for this group.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
But that doesn’t negate the possibility of a recession.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
Pregnant travelers should consider the possibility of pregnancy emergencies occurring away from their usual care providers, according to ACOG.
—Anselm Gibbs, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
But there are a lot of possibilities for this group.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
But that doesn’t negate the possibility of a recession.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for possibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
Noun
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Scientists have taken a particular interest in Antarctica's western shelf due to its potential to cause a significant rise in sea levels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sullivan laid out a two-part plan to help the 5-foot-11, 180-pounder maximize his potential, starting with an offseason program to add strength.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Typical events, like the Super Bowl or large musical acts like Taylor Swift and Beyonce, at either of the venues, have clogged city streets and created a safety issue, Davidson says.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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However, keep in mind that the pools and private event suite (with a huge outdoor patio just a couple floors down) are all on that side, and the noise travels a bit.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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The second dismissed count concerned an allegation that Panini attempted to induce high-profile 2023 and 2024 NFL Draft prospects to breach their exclusive licensing deals with Fanatics.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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The tech mogul has admitted to meeting Epstein over dinner several times to discuss the prospect of convincing the latter’s wealthy connections to donate to global health initiatives.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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In most cases, those were rejected, and some activists were even arrested on various charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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But that potentiality feels nascent in Slater’s current rendering of the part rather than fully acknowledged and explored.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 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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Scott Cherry of Skillman Corporation said that there is a contingency built into the contract to address that potential issue.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Small human decisions that were also embedded in history and contingency and politics, right?—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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