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
Adverb
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Who knows, maybe having a gaming division with even less money and manpower will finally turn things around for Xbox.—
Kyle Orland,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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Heck, maybe even more than one.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Adverb
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Naval Combat Demolition Units and others are the predecessors of the Navy SEALs, possibly best known for the mission in 2011 that resulted in the death of Osama bin Laden in Abbottabad, Pakistan.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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With cases moving through three different appellate circuits, the question looks headed for a higher court—possibly the Supreme Court—even as the fee is set to expire on its own in September 2026.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
10 June 2026
Adverb
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That’s probably the biggest takeaway from Thursday’s interaction.—
Nick Harris
June 11,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2026
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Sudden cuts tend to backfire, leaving you with the very symptoms fatigue, headaches, irritability that probably sent you reaching for caffeine in the first place.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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