Thesaurus results for PERHAPS

perhaps

adverb

pər-ˈhaps

Definition of perhaps

as in maybe

it is possible perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it

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Recent Examples of perhaps But the current efflorescence can perhaps most be credited to the zeal of online communities whose social dynamics encourage avid, savvy viewership. — Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026 That helps explain at least part of what is perhaps the most shocking piece of this very shocking story. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 13 Aug. 2026 Fruits—except for rose hips, withered wild grapes and perhaps a few others—are pretty much gone. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Frederick County, which neighbors Loudon, is perhaps at the forefront of the issue among Maryland counties. — Christine Condon, Baltimore Sun, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perhaps

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The film could use a few more such colorful secondary strands adjoining the main conflict, though one subplot involving a maybe-romance between two jaded journalists assigned to the summit is oddly framed and abruptly dropped.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Despite the big upturns for the closers, most Broadway productions saw at least some dips last week, perhaps due to the competition with the three departing shows, or maybe just some summer wilting.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of maybe

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This would be consistent with much higher prices, possibly in the region of $120-140 per barrel based on historical form.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
An Asian man in his 20s or 30s was reported possibly intoxicated and taking photos and videos outside the building.

— Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of possibly

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Of these, most of the mistakes were in incurring the liability in the first place, with probably at least a third of them being from personal guarantees being called.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Even had Guardiola stayed on, City would probably be playing a more direct brand of football next season, with players more suited to beating a man and covering ground than playing a thousand million passes.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026

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