ASSUMABLY Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

assumably

adverb

Definition of assumably

as in probably

by reasonable assumption assumably, the package deal for the cruise includes air fare

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After all, Jonathan, who was probably alive for President Andrew Jackson's second inauguration in 1833, is still thriving.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
But being an editor probably makes writing first drafts harder, or at least slower.

— Lola Seaton, The New York Review of Books, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of probably

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Authorities then located his body, which had head injuries that were likely caused by blunt objects, according to officials.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Instead, the dual-garage door — Double Shift fans likely remember it — will open during mild weather days.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of likely

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So pack your costume (and maybe a flashlight)—it’s time to get into the spirit of the season at the best Halloween towns in the US.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
And to clarify, 6+1 refers to two bucket seats up front, a bench for three kids (or maybe two and a supervising adult) at the rear, and in the middle, a third bucket seat along with a 'Petsenger' floor seat for your furry companion.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of maybe

Adverb

Better assignments could follow, perhaps a pay rise or promotion.

— Christoph Trattner, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The Brewers’ final tying blow came on William Contreras’ fifth-inning homer against Kris Bubic, who has struggled in this postseason and perhaps shouldn’t have been in the game.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of perhaps

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As of now, Game 6 would (presumably) take place at the much smaller Gateway Center Arena.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026
According to Vogue, on display in the sunroom (presumably where Dietrich is pictured here) was a piece called Zebra and Black Panther With Cacti, signed by the artist Charles Baskerville.

— Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026

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