assumably

Definition of assumablynext

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumably
Adverb
  • The stadium appeared to be about half-filled with Ecuadorian fans, probably because of the large contingent of Ecuador natives who live in the area.
    Tim Rohan, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
    Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Adverb
  • Buss was hit in his arm and his ballistic vest likely saved his life.
    Frankie McLister, CBS News, 27 June 2026
  • Today, the life expectancy has more than doubled, from 35 to 79 years, and Washington would likely be treated with antibiotics, rather than bloodletting, for the throat infection that precipitated his death.
    Stephanie Stephens, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Adverb
  • This music is often so simplistic—tenth-grade emo-thirst-trap-core with yearning synths, thudding drums, and maybe a lick of guitar—that a machine could do it too.
    Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
  • There is no distinction for a behest given to a charity with direct ties to the politician, but maybe there should be.
    Anita Chabria, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
Adverb
  • But there are also sources who’ve drip-fed intel, perhaps decoy details, to outlets since the stars got engaged in August 2025.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026
  • Finally, perhaps the least invasive option would involve what’s known as a gravity tractor, developed by former astronaut Ed Lu (cofounder of the B612 Foundation) and his colleague Stan Love.
    Govert Schilling, Scientific American, 27 June 2026
Adverb
  • Once, there was a showdown with another tour bus — one presumably not carrying theatergoers.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 June 2026
  • The users within that 7% gap had presumably found their question answered by the summary and felt no further online reading was needed to satisfy their curiosity or make a decision.
    Matthew Kayser, Miami Herald, 22 June 2026
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“Assumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumably. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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