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as in potentials
something that can develop or become actual
there's a possibility for violence in the situation
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as in events
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibilities
The possibilities are endless, so stay curious!
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Since its debut on the scene in 2025 at 10 Corso Como, the pioneering sensory design platform has become distinguished for highlighting the unexpected possibilities that coalesce when creative minds in the olfactory, art and design fields unite.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Even after the Bears’ statement last month that poured cold water on Team Johnson’s claims, the mayor doubled down and reiterated that possibilities for a future new stadium in the city were part of the talks.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Ameca, a talking humanoid robot, and his/her/their handlers will present four demonstrations of human-robot possibilities.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
There are so many possibilities.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
For starters, Alta offers double the olfactory possibilities of the original collection, launching with 10 distinct fragrances.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 June 2026
With enough capital and the necessary technology, the possibilities really open up.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Since its debut on the scene in 2025 at 10 Corso Como, the pioneering sensory design platform has become distinguished for highlighting the unexpected possibilities that coalesce when creative minds in the olfactory, art and design fields unite.
—Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 4 June 2026
Even after the Bears’ statement last month that poured cold water on Team Johnson’s claims, the mayor doubled down and reiterated that possibilities for a future new stadium in the city were part of the talks.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026
Ameca, a talking humanoid robot, and his/her/their handlers will present four demonstrations of human-robot possibilities.
—Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
There are so many possibilities.
—Thomas Lake, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
The options at Miraval Berkshires abound, with hundreds of seasonal and year-round possibilities that guests can choose to align with their own intentional journey, whether that is mental well-being, relaxation and fitness, or reconnection with friends and family.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 June 2026
For starters, Alta offers double the olfactory possibilities of the original collection, launching with 10 distinct fragrances.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 June 2026
With enough capital and the necessary technology, the possibilities really open up.
—David Szondy
may 31, New Atlas, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
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However, enthusiastically advocating for the empowering benefits of hypertext and hypermedia or skeptically warning against their manipulative potentials might not be the only available choice.—
Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 May 2026
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Fortunately, by Gemini season, your world gets a little brighter — new ideas, travel plans or opportunities open doors to new potentials.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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On March 1 of this year, the Qatari soccer federation postponed all matches during the ongoing war between Israel and Iran while other sporting events in the region were also affected.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Alongside the large-scale events, the pope made time for low-key but moments.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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And where there is injustice and frustration, the potentialities for violence are greater.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Oct. 2025
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Shasta County Superior Court judges denied two prior lawsuits that aimed to block Measure B from appearing on the ballot, including one from Shasta County’s attorney Joseph Larmour, without ruling on the substance of their cases.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
13 June 2026
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OpenAI is also facing a number of wrongful death lawsuits, which allege that ChatGPT drove users to experience harmful delusions and, in some cases, to commit suicide.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
13 June 2026
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American soccer player Miles Robinson was one of the US men’s national team’s top prospects heading into the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Unlike traditional consumer goods companies, Mammoth is less focused on entering specific categories to complement its overall portfolio and instead more interested in customer retention and its growth prospects across e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail, according to Katz-Mayfield.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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In real life, contingencies abound.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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That question led her to develop a model that reframes behavior as state-dependent rather than driven solely by environmental contingencies.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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