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
In subsequent Christian tradition, Lot’s wife becomes especially significant in moral messaging—perhaps more so than her husband—as a warning about favoring this world over salvation.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Rabil, 40, is perhaps the most famous American lacrosse player in history, playing Major League Lacrosse from 2008 to 2018 before co-founding the PLL with his brother, Mike.
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Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
But perhaps more troubling is that Google, the proprietor of the world’s primary research tool, has rolled out AI Overviews that can indiscriminately take in fake material and authoritatively spit it back out as real.
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Justin Elliott,
ProPublica,
2 July 2026
Signs of divine intervention – or perhaps a very human conspiracy?
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Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
Rabil, 40, is perhaps the most famous American lacrosse player in history, playing Major League Lacrosse from 2008 to 2018 before co-founding the PLL with his brother, Mike.
—
Alex Sherman,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
But perhaps more troubling is that Google, the proprietor of the world’s primary research tool, has rolled out AI Overviews that can indiscriminately take in fake material and authoritatively spit it back out as real.
—
Justin Elliott,
ProPublica,
2 July 2026
Signs of divine intervention – or perhaps a very human conspiracy?
—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perhaps
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In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
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Dee Hock is the only one who figured this before, and maybe an agent trained on his thoughts and on how to design a chaordic alliance of frenemies may be able to help the Open Standard team scale.
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While high-income OnlyFans models can make as much as $100,000 per month − or even in the millions for some celebrity accounts − most aren't rising to that kind of success overnight, or possibly ever.
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Al Zaidi said production could potentially increase to two million bpd and possibly exceed the OPEC quota limitations.
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The long-term health effects of the fire and its smoke probably won’t be known unless researchers conduct a follow-up study, said Eisenman of UCLA.
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Chan says the trend probably isn't for daters who have a problem overworking in their relationships.
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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