1
as in feasible
capable of being done or carried out
I think that building the entire set in two days is possible, albeit difficult
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2
as in potential
existing only as a possibility and not in fact
only one of several possible outcomes
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Recent Examples of possible
Rockets rise to the occasion Six games in, the Rockets have seen almost every possible game from the Warriors.
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Rodriguez’s ruling not only blocked their removal but also approved class certification for all possible deportees in the Southern District of Texas — a move legal experts say is highly unusual in this type of immigration case.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
The takeaway wasn’t so much that the treatment posed significant long-term risks, but more about mistakes that were very possible, as the treatment’s efficacy largely lies in the hands of ultra-trained and highly skilled practitioners.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 3 May 2025
Yet, potassium bromate is also classified as a possible human carcinogen.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Rodriguez’s ruling not only blocked their removal but also approved class certification for all possible deportees in the Southern District of Texas — a move legal experts say is highly unusual in this type of immigration case.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 May 2025
The takeaway wasn’t so much that the treatment posed significant long-term risks, but more about mistakes that were very possible, as the treatment’s efficacy largely lies in the hands of ultra-trained and highly skilled practitioners.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 3 May 2025
Yet, potassium bromate is also classified as a possible human carcinogen.
—Jesse Pines, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possible
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The court based its decision on agreement with the other two arguments: Metro’s failure to address feasible ways to mitigate the impacts of construction noise and to properly consult with a land conservancy that serves as a trustee to parkland over which the gondola would soar.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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Any combination or variation of the above might be feasible.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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The goal has been to identify potential fraud and work to prevent exploitation of vulnerable and older adult members.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Authorities initially suspected potential mafia involvement, due to the extreme nature of the crime scene and José's business connections.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
14 May 2025
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While significant technological and logistical hurdles remain, pioneering individuals and organizations are already proving that data in space is not just possible, but viable.—
Michael Wu,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Financial advisers to the company concluded that selling or closing all stores was the most viable strategy and said efforts to keep stores open through a sale had failed to meet necessary thresholds from potential buyers, Newsweek previously reported.—
Jenna deJong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possible. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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