imaginably

adverb

as in practically

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for imaginably
  1. practically
  2. conceivably
  3. reasonably
  4. possibly
  5. plausibly
  6. perhaps
  7. potentially
Adverb
  • The whole thing was practically shot, which was pretty big for a first-time filmmaker — to be pushing the practical shooting of it all.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Coal, which accounted for about 80% of electricity in 2000, provided just 55% in 2025, while wind and solar rose to around 20% from practically nothing over that period.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of practically
Adverb
  • With proceedings expected to last roughly a month, the verdict could conceivably come right on the anniversary of Shakur’s death.
    — Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The irony inherent in their apprenticeship is that John, an overeducated, overqualified Black millennial who possesses every skill a Lantern could conceivably need, has already spent his entire life training to do what Hal does.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of conceivably
Adverb
  • The infotainment system is reasonably easy to get along with, too.
    — Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
  • In a pinch on the road or during some other emergency, anything reasonably compatible is better than allowing the engine to overheat.
    — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs And Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of reasonably
Adverb
  • But the allegations involving his treatment of women led some of his GOP colleagues to at one point consider possibly expelling him from the House.
    — Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Dragonfly will launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, between July 5-25, 2028, possibly coinciding with a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028, in Australia and New Zealand 8.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of possibly
Adverb
  • Preventing the development of an Iranian nuclear weapon is surely a vital interest, and destroying Iran’s nuclear program is a clear objective that was plausibly attainable.
    — KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026
  • And while the characters could plausibly be of our world, Sterling Point, the place, might as well be a fairy tale land.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of plausibly
Adverb
  • But perhaps just as rewarding, and maybe even inspiring, is cracking open a book in a reader-friendly public space.
    — Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And perhaps that’s exactly why Yamaha has decided to bring a small-capacity, single-cylinder version of the bike to the USA.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of perhaps
Adverb
  • The account from the younger brother of Panettiere’s boyfriend and longtime abuser confirms that Panettiere was potentially the victim of a drug overdose.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Its engine is known for extreme reliability, potentially lasting over 300,000 miles with proper maintenance.
    — Charles Singh, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of potentially
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