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Recent Examples of credibly
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.
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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
Minnesota United has been credibly linked to Austrian attacker Dominik Fitz in the summer transfer window, the Pioneer Press confirmed Monday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 Aug. 2025
Brazil has the rare ability to speak credibly to both Global South and Global North.
—Davi Neustein, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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
Minnesota United has been credibly linked to Austrian attacker Dominik Fitz in the summer transfer window, the Pioneer Press confirmed Monday.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 19 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
Adverb
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The two best and most natural performances in the series come from Topliffe and Alyn Lind (sister to prolific, visually similar young actresses Emily and Natalie), both likable and believably uncomfortable with everything around them.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Sep. 2025
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McConaughey may have had doubts at first, but Greengrass felt the actor was the only big star who could believably play a man hustling to stay afloat and keep his family together.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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The team went from Noelvi Marte, visibly struggling with his confidence at third base, to a Gold Glove third baseman in Ke’Bryan Hayes taking over that spot.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The twosome was visibly emotional, with Trent smiling widely and Selena appearing to tear up, footage shows.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Franklin has probably been too successful — and is presumably too expensive — to fire.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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While the development of McCarthy is important to the Vikings this season, Wentz probably gives Minnesota the best chance to move the ball against a stout Browns defense.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Baltimore's next two games against the Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams will likely go a long way toward determining if the Ravens are a legit playoff contender or not.—
Hunter Simpson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Sep. 2025
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During a shutdown, other bills can be brought up for a vote, but all energy would likely be focused on bringing a CR to the floor.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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In analyzing Charlotte’s guard-heavy roster, many pundits externally don’t view the Hornets’ frontline as a strength.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Oct. 2025
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The pressure came both internally from league officials and externally from TV audiences and fans on social media, to standardize the zone and increase their accuracy.—
Becky Sullivan,
NPR,
23 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Mickelson has been outwardly supporting of Kirk in the days following his assassination in Utah, making frequent X posts commemorating the conservative influencer and celebrating his life and legacy.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Maron, who’s become an increasingly vocal critic of comedians who inadvertently, or outwardly, cater to the right, shared a particularly blunt video on TikTok that was at once a dire warning and a call to action.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
18 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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That uncertainty comes at a time when many Americans’ budgets may already be stressed from years of elevated inflation, a slowing economy and possibly more tariffs.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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For the Taliban, the episode possibly carries the lesson that attempting to turn back time on a population that’s grown up with the internet is much harder than just flicking a switch.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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But apparently nothing says 'Make America Great Again' like turning Yosemite into one giant toilet.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Witnesses told police that the shooting occurred after two parties apparently disagreed about exchanging car insurance information following a minor accident.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Credibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credibly. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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