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as in potential
something that can develop or become actual
there's a possibility for violence in the situation
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2
as in event
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibility
Members also face the possibility of incurring hefty legal fees if Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton's punitive threats grow.
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Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
But that winter, in early 2021, Pledger was open to the possibility that his sexuality could be changed.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
The collection’s silhouettes, colorways, and endless styling possibilities scream autumn, so don’t miss out on this highly anticipated second drop.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2025
At the time, league leaders were already considering the possibility of unloading—or seeking outside partners for—its media arm, though the NFL wouldn’t formally hire Goldman Sachs to assist with the process until the following year.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Brittany Shepherd, ABC News, 6 Aug. 2025
But that winter, in early 2021, Pledger was open to the possibility that his sexuality could be changed.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2025
The collection’s silhouettes, colorways, and endless styling possibilities scream autumn, so don’t miss out on this highly anticipated second drop.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 5 Aug. 2025
At the time, league leaders were already considering the possibility of unloading—or seeking outside partners for—its media arm, though the NFL wouldn’t formally hire Goldman Sachs to assist with the process until the following year.
—Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
Noun
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For organizations that haven’t yet embraced AI, now may be a good time to begin exploring its potential.—
Razzak Jallow,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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But Trump did not rule out applying the new secondary sanctions on Beijing, despite the potential for scuttling the trade discussions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Metro Transit is providing complimentary rides to and from the event all day.—
Pioneer Press,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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Rwanda’s bid to host a Formula 1 Grand Prix, the international car race event that draws a global audience of enthusiasts and celebrities, would further add to its appeal for hospitality businesses.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The prospect comes against the backdrop of the 20th anniversary of Israel’s full disengagement from the enclave, as calls for resettlement — once confined to the political fringes — have entered the mainstream, including within the government, particularly in the wake of Hamas’s Oct. 7 massacre.—
Amelie Botbol,
FOXNews.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Gomez is delighted at the prospect of mother and daughter settling their feud with a friendly sword fight in the woods.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In many cases, people are supposed to follow a specific diet that reduces high-fat, high-sugar and ultraprocessed food.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges across the three cases.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
6 Aug. 2025
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Each of these sentiments points to the rich, fertile space that exists at the margins—of the body, of language, of the photograph—while also emphasizing the creative potentialities of touch, the action that propels these often porous edges to meet.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The goal, in the end, is to expand and enlarge our sense of self and the potentialities within our craft through careful reading, compositional imitation, and rigorous discussion.—
Ocean Vuong
September 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Sep. 2022
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Brands that come out on top won’t be the ones relying on contingency planning.—
Michael Della Penna,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The other starter was acquired essentially to provide insurance in the event of injury or a complication in King’s comeback or other contingency.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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