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
Practicing Pilates in the afternoon or early evening works with your peak core body temperature, muscle strength, and flexibility, and can possibly enhance your performance.
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 14 Jan. 2026
They are projected to possibly become the first Blue Devil/Tar Heel tandem to be top-five picks in the same NBA draft since 1990.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The Iranian regime has gone on the offensive, threatening anyone who supported the recent protests in any way — after a crackdown that sources tell CBS News may have killed some 12,000 people, and possibly many more.
—Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The absurdity is in believing that the players could not possibly put their thumbs on the scale and influence how their situations play out.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Rikkilynn Shields Hannigan, Health, 14 Jan. 2026
They are projected to possibly become the first Blue Devil/Tar Heel tandem to be top-five picks in the same NBA draft since 1990.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
The Iranian regime has gone on the offensive, threatening anyone who supported the recent protests in any way — after a crackdown that sources tell CBS News may have killed some 12,000 people, and possibly many more.
—Elizabeth Palmer, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The absurdity is in believing that the players could not possibly put their thumbs on the scale and influence how their situations play out.
—Eric Koreen, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibly
Adverb
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Okay, maybe a little more than a little angst.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The narrator is a bandmate—a disciple, maybe—recalling his frontman, his leader.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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DeChambeau and Smith each left in 2022, but Rahm was perhaps the biggest surprise.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Joshua Patten was a clipper captain in the 1850s, racing bravely – and perhaps recklessly – through the most dangerous waters in the hemisphere to transport goods in hopes of earning a huge payday.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Honestly, your friend will probably put them on immediately upon opening.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Higher elevations will probably have blooms from April through May, possibly even June.—
Outside,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Possibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibly. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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