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 Practicing mindful cleaning can contribute to a cleaner home, a more positive outlook on the process, and perhaps even a more peaceful mindset. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Nevertheless, China, perhaps even more than the United States, also fears out-of-control AI that could act outside of the government’s control. — David Goldman, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2026 Sam Altman is leading OpenAI through perhaps the most consequential—and uneasy—moment in artificial intelligence yet. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 15 Sep. 2026 Oates is up there as perhaps the greatest boxing writer who ever leveled her gaze at the square circle. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for perhaps

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National Sugar Day is October 15, so maybe that’s when Swift’s going to share her secret announcement.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026
Tuscan kitchens were all warm colors, shades of brown, images that were maybe a bit sepia toned.

— Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of maybe

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The ep opened with Charles, played by Larry Dean, having a private chat with a pair of tech billionaires (Celeste Dring and newcomer Freddie Meredith, who is possibly an SNL Elon Musk) about AI at Buckingham Palace.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2026
There’s press conferences, there’s briefings, and the public is informed about what could possibly happen.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of possibly

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One fight that probably won’t have as much intrigue, but still should be fun, is between Gable Steveson and Sean Sharaf.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Why pet owners are building dog grooming routines The biggest driver behind the boom in luxury pet accessories probably is not beauty at all.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026

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