as in possibly
it is possible
we could conceivably finish the project next week
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Recent Examples of conceivably
The same legal battle could conceivably play out in all 50 states.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
That’s true even for routine reviews without any surprises, but add to that the potential for people to challenge the review and force costly reexamination or even litigation — something that practically anyone who might conceivably be affected by a development can do.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Emanuel is not just a super-agent — one that could conceivably turn a kickoff specialist into a top action star — these days.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
And both the scuttlebutt and spoilers could conceivably conspire to hurt the bottom line.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
That’s true even for routine reviews without any surprises, but add to that the potential for people to challenge the review and force costly reexamination or even litigation — something that practically anyone who might conceivably be affected by a development can do.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Emanuel is not just a super-agent — one that could conceivably turn a kickoff specialist into a top action star — these days.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
And both the scuttlebutt and spoilers could conceivably conspire to hurt the bottom line.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceivably
Adverb
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The thought of retaining a longtime customer without having to discipline a possibly difficult long-term employee may prove motivating.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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District 60 administrators are taking the necessary steps to enable Robert Abbott Middle School to earn the IB designation, possibly as early as the start of the 2028-2029 school year, with students receiving an IB education the year before.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adverb
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And maybe the Democrats would push it through on partisan grounds in a scenario where the Democrats had narrowly managed to win the House even while the Republicans had a significant structural advantage.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Aaron Rodgers — maybe — and the Steelers host the Broncos on Black Friday.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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The Steelers had expected this to be the case perhaps weeks or even months ago, but Rodgers took his methodical, sweet time before committing.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Dean’s is part of a wave of restaurants—Sailor, Lord’s, Dame—that have pointedly reframed British gastronomy for a New York audience that perhaps believed too readily in the myth of English stodge.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
Adverb
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Some portion of eligible people are probably discouraged from applying at all, believing the lottery system to be rigged or pointless.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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The Chargers’ last game was a playoff loss to Vrabel’s Patriots, so nothing short of an edict from the NFL probably would have stopped the franchise’s social media team from referencing the Vrabel-Russini controversy.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceivably. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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