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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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as in event
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibility
In 2010 the court reached the same conclusion about sentencing someone under 18 to life in prison without the possibility of parole for crimes other than murder.
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Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
As a result, potential and possibilities have always felt limitless to me.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Traders are growing concerned about the possibility of higher interest rates.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Although my choices are more restricted, there is the possibility of travel.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Jay Blitzman, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
As a result, potential and possibilities have always felt limitless to me.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Traders are growing concerned about the possibility of higher interest rates.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 8 June 2026
Although my choices are more restricted, there is the possibility of travel.
—Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
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The report highlighted how Alginate, which is derived from brown macroalgae, can be used as a natural alternative to conventional materials, and how macroalgae and microalgae are being explored for their pigments and large-scale potential.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Darry Sragow, a veteran Democratic strategist who advised Checchi, said Steyer’s focus on such causes had the potential to be meaningful to voters who are often skeptical about the sincerity and motives of rich candidates.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Trump has attended numerous sporting events since beginning his second term, including the Super Bowl in New Orleans two seasons ago, the Daytona 500 and the Ryder Cup.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Although the structure itself has been replaced, the site has been home to community gatherings, events, concerts and celebrations for the past 130 years.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Acquired as part of the 2024 deal that sent left-hander Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox, Montgomery is the final prospect of Chicago’s return to make his big-league debut.—
Johnny Flores Jr,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Manager Warren Schaeffer, a big fan of Carrigg’s during spring training, is excited to see what the prospect can do in the big leagues.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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Inside the elegant wooden case are several cigars, each wrapped in plastic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Moises Caicedo — Ecuador/Chelsea For much of 2025, Caicedo had a case to be considered the Premier League’s best midfielder.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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But that potentiality feels nascent in Slater’s current rendering of the part rather than fully acknowledged and explored.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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The film is set in 2029, a mere three years from now, demonstrating both an optimism about the potentiality of AI and a pessimism about the city’s trajectory.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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In real life, contingencies abound.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
8 June 2026
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Two additional helicopters for aerial firefighting overnight were requested, along with seven more bulldozers as firefighters worked to create contingency lines ahead of the fire.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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