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Recent Examples of credibly
The players argued the league refused to credibly bargain a new CBA by demanding terms that would mean less money shared with players.
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Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
But teams played credibly last week — Fins competitive at Bills, Jets losing in last seconds at Tampa — but 0-3 is 0-3, with two bad defenses the main culprit.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Amazon, for example, has been credibly accused of studying its merchants’ most popular items, producing its own versions, and then making the originals harder to find.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
As consumer interest in cabin air quality grows, companies can benefit by communicating their efforts clearly and credibly.
—Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
No one can credibly claim that X under Musk is trying to be neutral, or build a better political arena, as Bluesky, whatever its flaws, has earnestly tried to do.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Some will also credibly ask whether India’s democratic backsliding would make such an alliance untenable.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
The President determined there was cause to remove a governor who was credibly accused of lying in financial documents from a highly sensitive position overseeing financial institutions.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Brazil has the rare ability to speak credibly to both Global South and Global North.
—Davi Neustein, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 7 Oct. 2025
But teams played credibly last week — Fins competitive at Bills, Jets losing in last seconds at Tampa — but 0-3 is 0-3, with two bad defenses the main culprit.
—Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Amazon, for example, has been credibly accused of studying its merchants’ most popular items, producing its own versions, and then making the originals harder to find.
—Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
As consumer interest in cabin air quality grows, companies can benefit by communicating their efforts clearly and credibly.
—Anan Bishara, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
No one can credibly claim that X under Musk is trying to be neutral, or build a better political arena, as Bluesky, whatever its flaws, has earnestly tried to do.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 10 Sep. 2025
Some will also credibly ask whether India’s democratic backsliding would make such an alliance untenable.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 4 Sep. 2025
The President determined there was cause to remove a governor who was credibly accused of lying in financial documents from a highly sensitive position overseeing financial institutions.
—Olivia Rubin, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2025
Brazil has the rare ability to speak credibly to both Global South and Global North.
—Davi Neustein, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credibly
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In the 80-minute play, Dold brings to life 19 characters and believably portrays not only Philip and Harry, but is father and mother, a closeted boyfriend, the boyfriend’s folk-singing sister and their parents, and some others along the way – each are distinct.—
Michelle F. Solomon,
Miami Herald,
21 Oct. 2025
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Based on the events of the episodes, the father could have believably been Logan, Jess, new boyfriend Paul, or some random Wookie cosplayer.—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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McDaniel’s facial expressions were also notable, something play-by-play commentator Al Michaels even brought up on the broadcast in the fourth quarter when McDaniel looked visibly frustrated.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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The canine, clearly confused, stared up, visibly bewildered and waiting patiently for the affection to finally land.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Louisville would probably look quite different if the founder of Brown-Forman never became the first whiskey maker to bottle and seal his liquor.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
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Sports betting is probably as old as sports itself.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Markets will likely rally Monday in response to the news of Milei’s resurgence.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Santos Jimenez remains in good physical shape, with Debbie Jimenez noting that her father-in-law would likely be going for a walk after the interview.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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While little has changed externally, the stately 19th-century building, which was a former hotel and department store, has undergone a radical redesign within.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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This is a year of work and construction both externally and internally.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Two city commissioners were more outwardly supportive of the measure.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Oct. 2025
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The film represents a striking departure for Fan, who has built a career playing bold, outwardly powerful characters in everything from historical epics to intimate dramas.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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From Snickers to Reese's to Twix, one of America's favorite indulgences is getting more expensive, as tariffs, inflation and high cocoa prices squeeze profit margins and customers' pocketbooks, possibly leading to fewer chocolate bars landing in trick-or-treat buckets this year.—
Luke Fountain,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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Despite her busy Showgirl rollout — and possibly wedding planning — the singer has been present at many of Kelce’s home games this season.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Generally, what happens to the White House’s trash is secret—at least as of 2018, which was apparently the last time the federal government released any information on where Oval Office garbage goes.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Lollapalooza show, the group says, was apparently manifested by the guitarist Parkinson.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Credibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credibly. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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