as in perhaps
it is possible
maybe we can make it to the concert, if we hurry
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Recent Examples of maybe
Given how many people were still waiting two and a half hours after they were told to disperse, maybe this is a good reminder for her that she’s reached a level of fame where a performance in the park is probably never gonna be a walk in the park to coordinate.
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
They were each allowed one or maybe two servants and received food through an opening in a window.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
But yeah, maybe she’s been a vegetarian this whole time and the proteins triggered something!
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Yet Coogler also loads the movie — maybe overloads it — with a dual mythology.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 23 Apr. 2025
They were each allowed one or maybe two servants and received food through an opening in a window.
—Joe Hernandez, NPR, 23 Apr. 2025
But yeah, maybe she’s been a vegetarian this whole time and the proteins triggered something!
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 10 Apr. 2025
Yet Coogler also loads the movie — maybe overloads it — with a dual mythology.
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maybe
Adverb
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But perhaps being home could be a detriment, as Sanders displayed some worries about his phone.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But this new caterpillar has perhaps the most gruesome method of fashioning a case yet discovered, a bizarre housekeeping regime not reported in any other insect.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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Scherzer ordered Hemphill to remain jailed after prosecutors raised concerns about him possibly fleeing the country, citing his wealth and connections — including a history of philanthropy and family real estate holdings.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Powell, like Wall Street economists, has said that Trump's moves to raise tariffs - including a new 145% tax rate on most Chinese imports - could push inflation higher at least in the short term, and possibly for longer.—
Jason Lange,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The best is probably Jonathan Bullard, a decent run-stuffer who was a 17-game starter for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The data goes to show that many moms aren’t waiting around for their family, who is probably too dependent on her planning skills, to schedule a special dinner just for her.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Maybe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maybe. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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