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 Pavement is perhaps the most efficient metonym for indie rock too. — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 10 Nov. 2026 So has the Latin Grammy nomination sparked Simón’s curiosity to move further into the world of music, perhaps directing a few music videos? — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026 Meanwhile, the tech-heavy Nasdaq closed up nearly 3% Monday and shares of hyperscalers and neoclouds like CoreWeave soared, perhaps on the theory that the scandal could bring tougher export controls on chips, leaving more supply for US buyers. — Ellen Dimauro, semafor.com, 10 Nov. 2026 But there certainly could come a point where Tim’s token minutes are shifted elsewhere, perhaps opening a door for Myron Gardner. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perhaps

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Just as all the guys in the crew except Moe fail to step up and intervene when the drunks mess with the girls, so too do the girls fail to step up and intervene in Kaylee’s delusional, maybe even hallucinatory, view of Matt.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2026
And maybe, just maybe, a day when UCF fans are packing the Bounce House for a home playoff game instead of packing their bags for a forgettable Weed Whacker Bowl trip to Shreveport.

— Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of maybe

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Presumptive new House Speaker Hakeem Jeffries must surely realize that Trump in the White House is the best asset Democrats can possibly have, the gift that truly keeps on giving.

— Bradley Gitz, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
Detroit fans, wearing blue T-shirts and jerseys, might have comprised 50%, and possibly more, of the fans at Hard Rock Stadium.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of possibly

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Even after Cope clanked both, rookie coach Eric Laut – an assistant at Utah State under Jerrod Calhoun the past two seasons – could have probably iced it by having the Texans team intentionally foul USD.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
But with Great America’s latest corporate owner, Six Flags, struggling financially after its merger with Cedar Fair, there have been clear signs that the park probably was going to close sooner rather than later.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

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