Thesaurus results for PERHAPS

perhaps

adverb

pər-ˈhaps

Definition of perhaps

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 a leadership vacuum could fracture the Tibetan movement, potentially giving rise to younger, more radical factions that agitate for total independence, perhaps even violently. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 In perhaps a more fitting pairing, Twin Temple will open Danzig’s September tour, including shows in the very Satan-friendly states of Texas and Tennessee. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026 So, any hope for the two best platonic friends to reunite in the afterlife, or perhaps a follow-up season? — Reshma Gopaldas, IndieWire, 9 July 2026 If that happens, future AI systems could span multiple racks while behaving as a single computing domain, connected via a mix of electrical, optical, and perhaps other emerging technologies. — IEEE Spectrum, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for perhaps

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The Kansas City Royals committed three errors on one Carson Benge comebacker in the first inning at Citi Field on Tuesday night, turning a ball that traveled maybe 50 feet into three New York Mets runs.

— Tim Britton, New York Times, 8 July 2026
The 6-foot-8 forward was a valuable asset to the Lakers and maybe wasn’t appreciated enough for his willingness to accept different roles, even moving to the bench briefly during an important contract year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of maybe

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Officials in New Jersey were investigating about 25 deaths that were possibly heat-related.

— Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
On the other hand, researchers still don’t know what proportion of people with antibodies have alpha-gal syndrome or are at risk of developing it later, possibly after additional tick bites.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 7 July 2026

Definition of possibly

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The concept would probably face opposition from Altadenans who have rallied by the hundreds to oppose building permits for multiple homes on individual parcels.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
But that’s probably more a 2027 story than a 2026 one, as both governments look to see the path oil prices take, noted Kaneva.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

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