Synonyms of possibilities

possibilities

noun

plural of possibility

1

as in potentials

something that can develop or become actual

there's a possibility for violence in the situation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• potentials
• potentialities
• prospects
• capabilities
• probabilities
• eventualities
• likelihoods
• potencies
• latencies

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• realities
• actualities
• certainties

2

as in events

something that might happen

winning the championship is a real possibility for us

Synonyms & Similar Words

• events
• cases
• contingencies
• contingences
• probabilities
• eventualities
• contingents
• risks
• hazards
• chances
• accidents
• haps

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of possibilities

Now the Giants feature a core of young guys up front not merely loaded with talent, but possibilities. — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 1 Aug. 2026

Hinch directed questions about the timing of this move to the front office, but the Tigers clearly did not view any PPI possibilities as worth the cost of prolonging Clark’s ascension to the majors. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

One of good Creole food, good Creole vibes, of family and friends, and with humble but real possibilities. — Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

Exposure to executives early in a career helps young professionals better understand the business, build confidence and envision future possibilities. — Maria Tedesco, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

For a player that caught so much heat for his lack of maturity during his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a nasty, public contractual dispute would have thought to be well within the range of possibilities entering this offseason. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

If the weather cooperates, the possibilities are endless — hiking, surfing, sunbathing, strolling, gazing at the stars in the sky. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 31 July 2026

Beyond San Lucas, the gulf offers several other island possibilities, including Isla Venado with its traditional fishing village and tranquil, accessible beaches. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026

The book is structured around the voices of two young women in São Paulo, Ana and Joan, each on the cusp of their eighteenth birthday, each experimenting with their sense of self, with their limits and possibilities. — Literary Hub, 24 July 2026