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 perhaps the constant pounding was just too much for the pier, built in 1973.
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John Ramos, CBS News, 7 June 2026
In a city best known for politics and international relations, perhaps the greatest ambassadors of all are the famous giant pandas, cared for by zookeepers like Mariel Lally.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The noise from both fan bases echoed around the home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers throughout the game as many East Coast fans got a chance to see their teams for perhaps the only time during the monthlong festival of soccer.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The bond market may also force lawmakers to finally get their house in order, perhaps within the next decade.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
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John Ramos, CBS News, 7 June 2026
In a city best known for politics and international relations, perhaps the greatest ambassadors of all are the famous giant pandas, cared for by zookeepers like Mariel Lally.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
The noise from both fan bases echoed around the home of the NFL’s Carolina Panthers throughout the game as many East Coast fans got a chance to see their teams for perhaps the only time during the monthlong festival of soccer.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 June 2026
The bond market may also force lawmakers to finally get their house in order, perhaps within the next decade.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perhaps
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Haiti maybe an underdog, but Ancelotti and Brazilian defender Gabriel are not taking the game lightly.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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No one in particular stands out more than anyone else as being great aside from maybe Andres Gimenez who has three extra-base hits against Gray in 20 at-bats.—
David Troy OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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Aguirre is also expected to give playing time to 17-year-old prospect Gilberto Mora in midfield — possibly in place of Gutiérrez — and to bring in Jorge Sánchez for Reyes at fullback.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The newest plan focuses on street redesigns, safer crosswalks and intersections, speed management and possibly the use of red-light cameras.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Adverb
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And that probably includes the windows, too.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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If Claire wasn’t running in this, probably, like, sure, fine.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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