as in possibly
it is possible
we could conceivably finish the project next week
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Recent Examples of conceivably
That reticence could conceivably involve suppressing concerns about how the U.S. military’s increasing involvement in domestic missions is placing strains on resources and readiness.
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Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Crochet was finally traded in December during the Winter Meetings, but with two years of team control remaining before hitting free agency, the left-hander could have conceivably waited to hit the open market, enabling him to choose his next team while potentially landing an even bigger payday.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
But this was a vintage Woolmark year in which every finalist might conceivably have graced the podium.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles could conceivably catch the 49-26 Rockets, the West's No. 2 seed.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Risa Brooks, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
Crochet was finally traded in December during the Winter Meetings, but with two years of team control remaining before hitting free agency, the left-hander could have conceivably waited to hit the open market, enabling him to choose his next team while potentially landing an even bigger payday.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
But this was a vintage Woolmark year in which every finalist might conceivably have graced the podium.
—Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Los Angeles could conceivably catch the 49-26 Rockets, the West's No. 2 seed.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceivably
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Scherzer ordered Hemphill to remain jailed after prosecutors raised concerns about him possibly fleeing the country, citing his wealth and connections — including a history of philanthropy and family real estate holdings.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Powell, like Wall Street economists, has said that Trump's moves to raise tariffs - including a new 145% tax rate on most Chinese imports - could push inflation higher at least in the short term, and possibly for longer.—
Jason Lange,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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In the case of the DOGE attacks, maybe less consideration is required when the demand is for a trillion dollars.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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There was a pause that lasted maybe three or four minutes but seemed much longer; the wet woods stayed silent except for the low sound of wind in the trees.—
Bill Thomas,
Outdoor Life,
24 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But this new caterpillar has perhaps the most gruesome method of fashioning a case yet discovered, a bizarre housekeeping regime not reported in any other insect.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But perhaps being home could be a detriment, as Sanders displayed some worries about his phone.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The best is probably Jonathan Bullard, a decent run-stuffer who was a 17-game starter for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The data goes to show that many moms aren’t waiting around for their family, who is probably too dependent on her planning skills, to schedule a special dinner just for her.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceivably. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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