Definition of perhapsnext

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Recent Examples of perhaps More importantly, perhaps her sons would have valued this gesture from their paternal grandmother to their mother? — Katie Nicholl, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026 This outdoor space is perhaps one of my favorite aspects of the museum. — Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026 Phrasemaking is perhaps no contribution to the intellectual heritage of the race, but phrasemakers do snap us out of lethargy, and frequently out of ingrowing pessimism, which may be worse than frenzy. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026 But perhaps the most enjoyable part of Whitley’s first season is the opportunity to coach his son, senior receiver Avery Whitley, in football for the first time. — Jack Leo, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perhaps
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perhaps
Adverb
  • But maybe that’s just an American’s take on a certain type of French cooking.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Beyond that range, store sales suffer, maybe because managers can’t perform their other duties.
    — Daniel E. Chavez, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • One of them mentioned that maybe, just possibly, all the laughter had upset a spirit in the house.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Forecasters said Nolo’s outer bands could cause life-threatening flooding and mudslides, with parts of the Big Island possibly getting up to 20 inches of rain.
    — Eugene Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
Adverb
  • These departures would have probably been excused had the show captured the imagination of the audience.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026
  • That means an electrician or pipefitter in Birmingham will probably have more of a buyer’s market than one in Boston.
    — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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