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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
Third-place teams complicate the USMNT’s possibilities At first glance, there is only one straightforward scenario.
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Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Now as then, a strongman has been dislodged in Venezuela, and the field of possibilities has expanded.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
But as for the negotiation itself, consider all possibilities on the table.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
By later March, things could turn around dramatically, with many outstanding possibilities queuing up for your benefit.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
For now, Johnson is excited about the possibilities in front of him at UCF.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
With a generous amount of wall space, the decor possibilities are endless.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Their fearless blend of feminism, fun, and unapologetic attitude helped redefine the possibilities for women in rap—and in music at large.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The site spits back a raft of possibilities.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Now as then, a strongman has been dislodged in Venezuela, and the field of possibilities has expanded.
—Michael Albertus, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2026
But as for the negotiation itself, consider all possibilities on the table.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Jan. 2026
By later March, things could turn around dramatically, with many outstanding possibilities queuing up for your benefit.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 6 Jan. 2026
For now, Johnson is excited about the possibilities in front of him at UCF.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Jan. 2026
With a generous amount of wall space, the decor possibilities are endless.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Nov. 2025
Their fearless blend of feminism, fun, and unapologetic attitude helped redefine the possibilities for women in rap—and in music at large.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The site spits back a raft of possibilities.
—Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
Noun
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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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These signals come in forms such as action potentials (resembling animal nerve cells, though slower) and variation potentials (often linked with stress responses).—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
19 Nov. 2025
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And in between, there are ample other events, tournaments and series that fashion should be watching.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
13 Jan. 2026
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And events are designed around physiological reality.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 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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In addition to Núñez’s account, The Bee reviewed dozens of other accounts opened for 2026 and 2030 races, and found that in many cases, these accounts belonged to former lawmakers who use them to hold and spend money raised during their time in office – not to run for the seat in question.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Driven by the childhood memory of a murder near her home, McNamara spent years as an armchair sleuth, digging through records to try and solve cold cases, especially that of the Golden State Killer.—
Rebecca Hannigan,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Kaufman moved there 30 years ago, and since that time the island’s community has diminished by degrees, its youth lured away by better employment prospects in Provo and overseas.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Oracle Legal Group emphasizes careful handling of contingencies in hot markets.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
19 Dec. 2025
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His deal with the Haussers had planned for contingencies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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