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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
The possibilities for an eight-ounce block are endless.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
That is a scenario that has started becoming more of a possibility due to the Ravens' struggles.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Though many of the new products in the Gatorade pipeline remain under wraps, Krishnan hints at a product focused on protein, among other possibilities.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Last October, at an annual NFL fan forum in London, Goodell was asked about the possibility of deciding a championship on foreign soil.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
That is a scenario that has started becoming more of a possibility due to the Ravens' struggles.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Though many of the new products in the Gatorade pipeline remain under wraps, Krishnan hints at a product focused on protein, among other possibilities.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
Last October, at an annual NFL fan forum in London, Goodell was asked about the possibility of deciding a championship on foreign soil.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for possibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
Noun
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Some, like Cisco, ranked fifth on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For – Europe list, are instead trying to use the technology to unlock employee potential—and give them back their time.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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In a world where nuclear firepower defines global power, a handful of missiles stand out for their unmatched range, payload, and sheer destructive potential.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Oct. 2025
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Military watchers play close attention to what North Korea chooses to show off at such events.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
9 Oct. 2025
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Recent graduates are sweating over limited job prospects; AI is quickly taking over entry-level roles, and many hiring managers doubt Gen Z’s competency in the workforce.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
9 Oct. 2025
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Sitting next to him at his table were the producers of Song Sung Blue, John Davis and John Fox, both clearly excited for the prospects of having a crowd-pleasing kind of inspirational movie coming for the holiday season.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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While federal officials maintain that only criminals are being targeted, local advocates and community leaders say lawful residents and families with pending cases have also been detained, deepening fears that the crackdown is casting too wide a net and eroding public trust.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Separate from the state case, federal authorities also initiated an investigation into the terrorism charges.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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On foot, there are no boundaries in the land, no divides, nothing but the past and the potentiality of the future.—
Michael McColly,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Aug. 2025
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Each of these sentiments points to the rich, fertile space that exists at the margins—of the body, of language, of the photograph—while also emphasizing the creative potentialities of touch, the action that propels these often porous edges to meet.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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In a shutdown, the BIA would shift from normal operations to a contingency structure focused on essential functions.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Together, these partnerships diversify supply risk, deepen software resilience, and create potential co-repair and training hubs that can be activated in contingencies.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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