Definition of perhapsnext

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Recent Examples of perhaps So the economic picture AI is helping to paint is more complex—and perhaps less dystopian—than the vision of fewer jobs and more concentrated wealth that has received the most media attention so far. — Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Meanwhile, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov told reporters that Moscow hopes a meeting in Russia between the envoys and Russian President Vladimir Putin can be organized soon, perhaps as early as Wednesday. — Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026 Which is perhaps why the inclusion of Atari BASIC interests me more than another collection of retro games. — New Atlas, 20 Oct. 2026 And unrest here could have a lasting impact on France… perhaps the world. — Greg Palkot, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perhaps
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perhaps
Adverb
  • For fall and winter guests hoping to hit the slopes (or maybe just gather for après-ski cocktails), Breckenridge ski lifts and downtown are just a 15-minute drive away.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
  • And maybe Google could lift the storage limits on our Gmail accounts?
    — Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • Defensive lineman Kobie Turner will be out at least three more games but could possibly return for the matchup against the Green Bay Packers the night before Thanksgiving.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That is expected to put him out the entire rest of the regular season and possibly longer.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Adverb
  • So the theoretical maximum is 256 ESSMs rather than 64 missiles, although a practical loadout would probably mix missile types.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The overall answer probably won't surprise you, but the nitty-gritty details might.
    — Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 26 Oct. 2026.

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