credibly

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Recent Examples of credibly Even outside of Law’s upper crust of prospects, the Dodgers have intriguing pieces such as right-hander Christian Zazueta who would fill in credibly as headliners for a trade. Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 Firms that credibly constrain their own use of intimate inference can earn better data, lower reputational risk and stronger adoption. Christophe Kolb, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 College sports may be more complicated than ever, but schools cannot credibly demand respect for NCAA rules while simultaneously rewarding athletes who sue to avoid them. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 22 July 2026 Not many records could credibly birth both a dub version and a mariachi reimagining; Reset is not like most records. Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 14 July 2026 Franken fake-groped a sleeping woman as a joke, and was then credibly accused of groping numerous women for real. Katha Pollitt, Washington Post, 10 July 2026 Now the same coalition of black women who could credibly claim the first fulfillment of a black agenda in recent memory pressed their advantage. Ta-Nehisi Coates, Vanity Fair, 15 June 2026 Erin Dubreuil leads the cast as Cady, credibly playing a naive teen, but with the vocal and dance chops of an experienced pro. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2026 The country’s ability to credibly threaten commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz actually hinges on multiple layers of cheap and unconventional warfare systems – drones, mines and a fleet of small attack boats, which are harder to detect than traditional naval assets. Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credibly
Adverb
  • Burnley, barely believably, conceded 16 goals in the 46 games.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • Her only real disadvantage in playing a fugitive—or an undercover agent—is a presence so unusual, it can’t be believably disguised.
    Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026
Adverb
  • The Eye Recovery Pro targets signs of aging around the eyes in 3-minute sessions using four wavelengths to help visibly brighten dark circles and reduce puffiness.
    ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • But even if the lovebirds are tightly micromanaged behind the scenes, there's no substitute for lived experience as the pair have grown visibly more comfortable just being themselves in the limelight.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • Out of the box, my scope was slightly off, probably from travel or shipping.
    Damian Peach, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • This task force is probably the least likely to help the Fed justify a dovish turn in the short-run.
    David Zhang, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Central Washington will likely see even stronger winds, with gusts up to 35 mph possible starting Friday.
    Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Other, more recent ownership groups in Atlanta, New York and Miami would likely be in favor as well, as would clubs like the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls.
    John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Improving externally is always what everyone wants to talk about in the offseason, with the draft and free agency.
    Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The idea of an implantable retinal photoreceptor, so far, is supported only by isolated neurons in a dish, EEG traces from mice, and ERG readings from humans with light shone at the eye externally.
    Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • The latter deal was outwardly portrayed as a model of smart business.
    Megan Feringa, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Seabrook’s primary focus was on Vodou aka voodoo rituals, which had long constituted an underground religious practice amongst populations outwardly accepting of Catholicism.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 31 July 2026
Adverb
  • This gracious grand dame has possibly the best possible address in all of Stockholm, overlooking Strökajen Harbor in the city’s Norrmalm district, a short walk from the Royal Palace and the Old Town.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Beyond Costco, Brighton plans to build on seven more commercial lots to the Pinnacle Marketplace, including a restaurant and possibly a bank, Wardle said.
    Rose Evans August 4, Idaho Statesman, 4 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Alpha 3 would be remastered sooner, but apparently the Super Robot Wars Z2 series polled highly with fans.
    Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Then it was brought down again to £10m because of unspecified fines that had apparently already been handed out.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

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