as in maybe
it is possible
he may possibly recover after such a serious mistake, but it doesn't seem likely
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Recent Examples of possibly
And too many deadly natural disasters — floods, fires, earthquakes, hurricanes — to possibly count.
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Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
For the United States' 249th birthday, most of the country will enjoy the day with friends, family and possibly a drink or two.
—Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
Combs was denied bail and ordered to remain in jail until sentencing, possibly in October.
—USA Today, 4 July 2025
Incoming Republican President Donald Trump is expected to mobilize agencies across the government to deport a record number of immigrants − possibly starting as soon as he's sworn in Monday.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2025
For the United States' 249th birthday, most of the country will enjoy the day with friends, family and possibly a drink or two.
—Jordan Green, The Tennessean, 4 July 2025
Combs was denied bail and ordered to remain in jail until sentencing, possibly in October.
—USA Today, 4 July 2025
Incoming Republican President Donald Trump is expected to mobilize agencies across the government to deport a record number of immigrants − possibly starting as soon as he's sworn in Monday.
—Sharon Coolidge, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibly
Adverb
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The mirror should be proportional to the vanity, maybe two-thirds of the width, according to designer Lynn Siemer, director of design and operations at Blythe Interiors.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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But do remember the leaves produce food for your plant and removing too much or too many can affect growth and maybe fruit quality.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
Adverb
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Tonight, the gravity of the occasion—perhaps the biggest reunion in our lifetime—makes the atmosphere combustible.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
5 July 2025
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The ink spool could contain traces of the last words Lin or his daughter typed on the machine — meaning perhaps the inventor's own words are in his magical machine too.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
5 July 2025
Adverb
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Natural textures brought on by humidity (and probably, some sort of mousse).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 July 2025
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Your fashion sense has probably changed since then.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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“Possibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibly. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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