Synonyms of possibilities

possibilities

noun

plural of possibility

1

as in potentials

something that can develop or become actual

there's a possibility for violence in the situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• potentials
• potentialities
• prospects
• capabilities
• probabilities
• eventualities
• likelihoods
• potencies
• latencies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• realities
• actualities
• certainties

2

as in events

something that might happen

winning the championship is a real possibility for us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• events
• cases
• contingencies
• contingences
• probabilities
• eventualities
• contingents
• risks
• hazards
• chances
• accidents
• haps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of possibilities

But in a state where numerous local cartels make money not only from drugs but also from extortion, there are plenty of possibilities. — ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026

However, these uses remain future possibilities, and the team plans to test how the material performs in device-relevant forms. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

While details are still scarce, Chesky is excited about the possibilities of what the tech can bring both him and consumers. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

As Lee gained confidence, new possibilities opened up, including adding the long-unplayed title track of 1977’s A Farewell to Kings back to the show. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

The realms of roots music and Americana are also rife with pop possibilities. — Shauna Lyon, New Yorker, 14 Aug. 2026

Products like Cambria’s 1-centimeter slabs expand possibilities for fireplace surrounds, accent walls, and other vertical applications. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

But the possibilities two years from now at Alamitos Beach remain filed away. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 14 Aug. 2026

By letting labs explore far more possibilities, AI raises the odds of finding the next breakthrough. — Harry Booth, Time, 7 Aug. 2026