1
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
However, these are future possibilities.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
The possibilities are endless with this unexpected combination.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
So many cuisines, so many chefs, so many possibilities!
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
To reject any anomaly, anything mysterious or unusual, Kawamura suggests, is to succumb to a soul-crushing, self-serving conformity—and to withhold possibilities of decency, discovery, and love that make any game worth playing, life very much included.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Enjoy fun activities with kids and romantic possibilities.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Among the most experienced muralists were the Cohen building artists, and the phrase social security held out untapped possibilities for invention.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Joey Muldowney, who was drafted two years ago by the Sharks, forward Jake Richard and defenseman Viking Gustafsson-Nyberg are other possibilities to go pro.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
If only Van Hollen and others could put down their partisanship for just one moment and see the possibilities.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 12 Apr. 2026
The possibilities are endless with this unexpected combination.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
So many cuisines, so many chefs, so many possibilities!
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026
To reject any anomaly, anything mysterious or unusual, Kawamura suggests, is to succumb to a soul-crushing, self-serving conformity—and to withhold possibilities of decency, discovery, and love that make any game worth playing, life very much included.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 10 Apr. 2026
Enjoy fun activities with kids and romantic possibilities.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 Apr. 2026
Among the most experienced muralists were the Cohen building artists, and the phrase social security held out untapped possibilities for invention.
—Judith Shulevitz, The Atlantic, 9 Apr. 2026
Joey Muldowney, who was drafted two years ago by the Sharks, forward Jake Richard and defenseman Viking Gustafsson-Nyberg are other possibilities to go pro.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026
If only Van Hollen and others could put down their partisanship for just one moment and see the possibilities.
—Bobby Zirkin, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
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All of the cumulative regions the wave passes through, with all of the growth and shrinkages that occur, imprint themselves onto the wave, as do the initial and final gravitational potentials.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 2026
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Interestingly, the materials could achieve 100-million-volt potentials over mere centimeters rather than kilometers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Hart will, however, address the pair of 20-point comebacks the Knicks pulled off en route to the conference finals for the first time in a quarter-century, a sequence of bizarre events many called a fluke.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
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According to Fox 11, LA28 currently states that 30% of its remaining tickets are under $200, but many potential ticket buyers have reported that larger events—including the opening and closing ceremonies — only have premium seats available, which often cost upwards of $5,000.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 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
Noun
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In some cases, the process may include a formal diagnosis following clinical verification, along with an explanation of findings and general recommendations for support, which can vary depending on individual needs.—
Lucy Jones
April 11,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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In some cases, that décor mistake can inadvertently make a space feel cluttered.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
11 Apr. 2026
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Wherever the Wings decide to go with the first pick will leave Minnesota with three prospects that could become all-star players.—
Matthew Coller,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Irena Bulhakova expressed her doubts about the prospects for peace, especially given that previous attempts to secure ceasefires have had little or no impact.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Consider the chain of contingencies that had to align, and the child’s existence can feel like a miracle.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Other defense secretaries have committed forces only after a thorough examination of the risks and alternatives — and after making careful plans that account for all foreseeable contingencies.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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