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
Only time—and maybe another sister circle—will tell.
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 May 2025
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The general goal is to either reach artificial general intelligence (AGI) or maybe even the outstretched possibility of achieving artificial superintelligence (ASI).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Dastmalchian’s slippery presence as the super-weird Joe — a clammy neighbor who maybe shouldn’t let an old woman borrow his kitchen appliance next time — both undercuts and strengthens this strange script from Alan Trezza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 18 May 2025
Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 May 2025
The general goal is to either reach artificial general intelligence (AGI) or maybe even the outstretched possibility of achieving artificial superintelligence (ASI).
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
Dastmalchian’s slippery presence as the super-weird Joe — a clammy neighbor who maybe shouldn’t let an old woman borrow his kitchen appliance next time — both undercuts and strengthens this strange script from Alan Trezza.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 4 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maybe
Adverb
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And Rahm, perhaps the most introspective and thoughtful of the bunch, wants so badly to prove his move to LIV was not some career-stalling mistake.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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For in a city well known for holding political conventions, perhaps none stands more consequential than the 1860 Republican Convention.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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Igloo is recalling an additional 130,000 rolling coolers sold at Costco, Target and Dick's Sporting Goods because the handle can pinch – and possibly amputate – fingertips, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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At last month’s meeting of, the committee discussed a recommendation focused on older adults, those with weakened immune systems and possibly those who are more likely to be exposed to the coronavirus.—
Katherine Dillinger,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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His season is probably over due to the nature of the injury.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Pedro Pascal has other stuff going on! Kyle: That's probably part of it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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“Maybe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maybe. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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