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 most profound vantage point came from looking back at home.
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Brendan Byrne, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
And perhaps no one felt that more strongly than Queen Elizabeth II.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2026
But perhaps the largest roadblock for that process could be one erected by city leaders.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
This is a year of service for you, perhaps service to family.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for perhaps
Brendan Byrne, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026
And perhaps no one felt that more strongly than Queen Elizabeth II.
—Stylecaster Editors, StyleCaster, 11 Apr. 2026
But perhaps the largest roadblock for that process could be one erected by city leaders.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026
This is a year of service for you, perhaps service to family.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perhaps
Adverb
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Or maybe this was a slow roll, meant to culminate with the two All-Stars crescendoing into the playoff push.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Or maybe you’re stressed out about life in general?—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With high-scoring teammate Leon Draisaitl possibly returning from injury for the start of the postseason, the Oilers are trying to get back into top form in time to make another deep run.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Great Westside Fish Fry returns April 18, with what organizer Winston Robinson promises will be its most meaningful — and possibly most emotional — year yet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Grocery prices will probably be a bit higher.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In all fairness, the intense focus on all of this over the past three years probably has made the play, which was a courageous piece to write in 2023, feel less fresh.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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