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possibilities

noun

plural of possibility

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 Gone is the scrambling, gone are the endless possibilities, gone are the complicated dynamics of large groups replaced, once again, by the predictability of the small group. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026 Quantum computers promise exponential computational power by processing many possibilities simultaneously. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026 And the way Iran sees war and conflict and tension in general, not just in this case, is that wars release more energy, create more possibilities, more potentials. — Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 Bursting with 101 recipes for everything from spicy butter masala pasta to dirty chai espresso martinis, the cookbook rejoices in the culinary possibilities that arise with blending cultures. — Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026 For me, this print illustrates how choosing a different resin expands the machine’s possibilities beyond rigid models and workshop fixtures. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026 What to do nearby The possibilities (and activities) are endless. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026 Related The Origins Vanguard Award recognizes artists whose artistry, influence and impact have helped shape country music’s evolving landscape while opening doors and creating greater possibilities for others. — Paul Grein, Billboard, 13 Oct. 2026 Together, the two research directions show how a deeper understanding of material behavior can open new possibilities in optoelectronics. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026

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Noun

And the way Iran sees war and conflict and tension in general, not just in this case, is that wars release more energy, create more possibilities, more potentials.

— Ali Vaez, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
Chloride ions readily attack many alloys, while components around the oxygen-producing anode side are simultaneously subject to strongly oxidizing electrochemical potentials.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of potentials

Noun

Sunday's attack occurred as the Saudis hosted a major international energy conference in Riyadh, with other high-profile events including an investment gathering on the horizon.

— SAMY MAGDY, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
Set against the backdrop of the early 1970s, the series offers a warm and engaging portrayal of their relationship and the events surrounding it.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of events

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Work commenced on the record three months after Drewchin welcomed the arrival of her first child, Nova, a period in which she was consumed with the reality and potentialities of being a new parent.

— Colin Joyce, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026
Takeovers are at once a timeless illustration of the volatility of crowds—perhaps especially adolescent crowds—and of the much newer potentialities unleashed by the internet a few decades ago.

— Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026

Definition of potentialities

Noun

Those findings may help developers evaluate design choices and build stronger technical cases for future projects.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Oct. 2026
Protesters have broken into schools and, in some cases, set fire to occupied or blockaded buildings.

— Nicholas Bequelin, Time, 16 Oct. 2026

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