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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
Already with Walker, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and the possible free-agency returns of Jonathan Kuminga and CJ McCollum, just imagine the possibilities (including trade possibilities) with Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer, Wilson or Darius or Acuff as potential Atlanta selections.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
But at the peak of possibilities for the Wings is title contention.
—Annie Costabile, New York Times, 9 May 2026
And yet those still-unknown possibilities, which could be a source of hope, are as nothing when judged against the emergency that’s already unfolding in front of us.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Outside the Wilshire/Fairfax stop, Rod Aissa, with his husband and two dogs, started to imagine how the new stop will bring new possibilities to their neighborhood — and Los Angeles as a whole.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In 2020, a visiting neuroscientist conducts a series of experiments into the possibilities of botanical consciousness.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The possibilities are endless this time of year, yes?
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 May 2026
Zilis, under questioning from Musk’s attorneys, said that many different possibilities for funding were discussed, including granting Musk having a majority stake in OpenAI.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 9 May 2026
But at the peak of possibilities for the Wings is title contention.
—Annie Costabile, New York Times, 9 May 2026
And yet those still-unknown possibilities, which could be a source of hope, are as nothing when judged against the emergency that’s already unfolding in front of us.
—Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
The incorporation of UAVs into regular military operations marked a paradigm shift in the conduct of warfare, introducing new tactical possibilities, strategic dilemmas, and ethical debates that continue to evolve.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026
Outside the Wilshire/Fairfax stop, Rod Aissa, with his husband and two dogs, started to imagine how the new stop will bring new possibilities to their neighborhood — and Los Angeles as a whole.
—Jenny Jarvie, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
In 2020, a visiting neuroscientist conducts a series of experiments into the possibilities of botanical consciousness.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 8 May 2026
The possibilities are endless this time of year, yes?
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 8 May 2026
Zilis, under questioning from Musk’s attorneys, said that many different possibilities for funding were discussed, including granting Musk having a majority stake in OpenAI.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
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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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Your mind may drift toward education or travel potentials during the Virgo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Though the couple hasn't commented publicly on their relationship, and Foxx has been candid about keeping his relationships out of the spotlight in the past, Huckstepp has supported Foxx at a number of events.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Inspired by true events, LifeHack follows Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods who hack scammers and steal from people the internet loves to hate, working from the comfort of their bedrooms.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
15 May 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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That means technology in many cases has more relevance than the actual content on the screen.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Walmart’s supply chain overhaul has been a top driver of its e-commerce acceleration, with the company now touting 30-minutes-or-less delivery in some cases.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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The Boston Red Sox could be aggressive, and have the prospects to swing a deal.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The Hawks have a good chance of landing a top-four pick in what’s regarded as a stacked group of prospects.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
10 May 2026
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But there are also other ways buyers can sweeten the deal, like making an earnest money deposit, limiting contingencies or trying to accommodate the seller’s preferred closing timeline.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
8 May 2026
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They are also equipped with air-to-air refueling capabilities for contingencies, though they have never been used with a president on board.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Fortune,
2 May 2026
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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