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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
All of which helps set the stage for Lana Ferguson’s Business Sunday stellar cover story, which spotlights how one corner of Northeast Texas has become an epicenter of the possibilities of lithium production, and some of the challenges therein.
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Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Presently, the United States and Israel are doing the right thing in militarily ending all possibilities that Iran will be able to continue weaponizing uranium and manufacturing long-range ballistic missiles.
—Bill Keane, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The project opens a wide range of possibilities in terms of impact strategy — from the potential use of archival footage, to multi-distribution approaches, and the ethical participation of youth characters and audiences.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
In her photography, Akira expands the possibilities of portraiture through collage, pattern, and motion.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But these are all just possibilities.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
When the holidays and special occasions arrive, there are so many possibilities for the main course.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
With their dainty low-profile and ballerina-style laces, sneakerinas offer endless playful styling possibilities.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Nevertheless, Photoshop has the edge, with more and deeper brush customization possibilities.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 15 Mar. 2026
Presently, the United States and Israel are doing the right thing in militarily ending all possibilities that Iran will be able to continue weaponizing uranium and manufacturing long-range ballistic missiles.
—Bill Keane, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2026
The project opens a wide range of possibilities in terms of impact strategy — from the potential use of archival footage, to multi-distribution approaches, and the ethical participation of youth characters and audiences.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2026
In her photography, Akira expands the possibilities of portraiture through collage, pattern, and motion.
—Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 15 Mar. 2026
But these are all just possibilities.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
When the holidays and special occasions arrive, there are so many possibilities for the main course.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
With their dainty low-profile and ballerina-style laces, sneakerinas offer endless playful styling possibilities.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Nevertheless, Photoshop has the edge, with more and deeper brush customization possibilities.
—Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
Noun
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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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With greater overall masses and deeper gravitational potentials, normal matter is extremely difficult to eject from these objects.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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Such events hurt both stocks and bonds in the short term.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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The sequence of events that led to Wilson’s murder, and ultimately, Armstrong’s conviction, is told through interviews with Austin police detectives and Travis County prosecutors, and by myself and others who became immersed in the tragedy through our work.—
Ian Dille,
Outside,
13 Mar. 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 some cases, entire families sign up to record video, speech and images for AI training to supplement their income.—
NILESH CHRISTOPHER LOS ANGELES TIMES,
Arkansas Online,
15 Mar. 2026
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Along with their sleek styles (no cheesy paisley patterns here), these cases are filled with extra pockets and compartments to ensure easy access to your favorite products and tools.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
15 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s comments come as Democrats become increasingly bullish about their prospects this fall, with control of the House and possibly the Senate in reach.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Mar. 2026
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Part of the new vision centers on customizing plans to help prospects reach their potential.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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The cap prevents people from maintaining reasonable reserves to address life’s routine contingencies and financial emergencies.—
Michael Frerichs,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Mar. 2026
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The collapse of diplomacy has forced the US and Israel to review military contingencies, including the possibility of using ground forces to retrieve nuclear material, said a European official familiar with the planning.—
Jonathan Tirone,
Fortune,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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