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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Bowman should move him before the start of 2026-27, possibly in a deal for a player like Hyry, who would have more utility on Edmonton’s roster.

— Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The slate includes a game in Germany, Spain and France — giving fans more European choices and possibly impacting London demand.

— Ken Maguire, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of possibly

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Eddie Hall, probably the UK’s most famous strongman, won the World’s Strongest Man title in 2017 and was the first to deadlift 500kg.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
For example, everyone on the boat and probably innocent citizens in Dubrovnik can tell that Kat and Cooper are still an item.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026

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