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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
And those books lay out certain possibilities of in those three cases of redemption.
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Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Black Onyx Management, of Indianapolis, and Positive Image Consulting, of Gary, each received $5,000 to conduct community engagement sessions exploring reuse possibilities for the 1931 Roosevelt High School in Gary.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The possibilities persuaded Malinin to apply himself more seriously.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Purple Brussels sprouts and purple broccoli are vegetable garden possibilities as well, and they may be planted now.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Their new approach enables micro- and nanoscale 3D fabrication using a wide range of materials, moving beyond polymers and opening new design possibilities.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
This dimension, closely related to the Big Five trait of openness to experience, determines whether you’re energized by future possibilities and theoretical concepts or by present-day practicalities and tangible realities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Fans, though, have had a month to digest the USMNT’s group, and now have five months to dream about possibilities.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But as for the negotiation itself, consider all possibilities on the table.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
Black Onyx Management, of Indianapolis, and Positive Image Consulting, of Gary, each received $5,000 to conduct community engagement sessions exploring reuse possibilities for the 1931 Roosevelt High School in Gary.
—Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 1 Feb. 2026
The possibilities persuaded Malinin to apply himself more seriously.
—Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 1 Feb. 2026
Purple Brussels sprouts and purple broccoli are vegetable garden possibilities as well, and they may be planted now.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
Their new approach enables micro- and nanoscale 3D fabrication using a wide range of materials, moving beyond polymers and opening new design possibilities.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
This dimension, closely related to the Big Five trait of openness to experience, determines whether you’re energized by future possibilities and theoretical concepts or by present-day practicalities and tangible realities.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Fans, though, have had a month to digest the USMNT’s group, and now have five months to dream about possibilities.
—Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But as for the negotiation itself, consider all possibilities on the table.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
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Michael Levin, a researcher at Tufts University, has blocked cell channels to manipulate the membrane potentials of developing worm embryos, causing genetically identical worms to develop different body plans.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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The tiles thus became an instrument, a resonating body; the installation paid respect to the generative potentials embedded in natural materials, including the clay soil from which the tiles were made.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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The producers and the author were doing kind of book events and the lines were like several times around the block.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Expect to see more one-off events across the industry in an attempt to get people back to theaters.—
Ellie Austin,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 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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Interestingly, Senior Bowl players said NIL money doesn’t cause problems in most cases.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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People who were taking care of the infected pigs became the first human cases.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
31 Jan. 2026
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Three decades later, that criticism is unchanged, but his prospects have transformed.—
Nathan Heller,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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When the market turns, when deals fall apart, when commissions are delayed, when prospects stop returning calls and when months go by without a paycheck, talent alone does not carry you through.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Year-to-year contingencies within institutions add another layer of complexity when trying to read trend lines.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The source also noted to the outlet that despite the underground facilities being dismantled, there are still contingencies in place to keep the president safe in the case of an emergency.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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