as in maybe
it is possible
mayhap I could see you again next week? I so enjoyed our date tonight
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Recent Examples of mayhap
Given that the Switch is getting up there in years compared to its competition, mayhap a new system is on the horizon, one that might be teased at tomorrow’s Direct?
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Ash Parrish, The Verge, 7 Feb. 2023
Ash Parrish, The Verge, 7 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mayhap
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In the case of the DOGE attacks, maybe less consideration is required when the demand is for a trillion dollars.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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There was a pause that lasted maybe three or four minutes but seemed much longer; the wet woods stayed silent except for the low sound of wind in the trees.—
Bill Thomas,
Outdoor Life,
24 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
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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
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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