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
The most significant of these fantastical detours is the recurring motif of Mike seeing visions of a woman who possibly represents his biological mother.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Doyle is the probable SEC pitcher of the year, and possibly the national pitcher of the year.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
That’s because the Angels’ right fielder is optimistic his stint on the injured list will be brief, possibly even just the minimum 10 days.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Last March, Jost and Davidson’s business partner Ron Castellano noted that their plans are still underway for a potentially $34 million project to convert the vessel into a floating entertainment complex complete with bars, restaurants and possibly a hotel.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 May 2025
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Doyle is the probable SEC pitcher of the year, and possibly the national pitcher of the year.
—Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
That’s because the Angels’ right fielder is optimistic his stint on the injured list will be brief, possibly even just the minimum 10 days.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Last March, Jost and Davidson’s business partner Ron Castellano noted that their plans are still underway for a potentially $34 million project to convert the vessel into a floating entertainment complex complete with bars, restaurants and possibly a hotel.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibly
Adverb
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Only time—and maybe another sister circle—will tell.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
18 May 2025
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You got promoted, and then, maybe, someone taught you how to delegate, give feedback, manage performance, align tasks to strategy, and handle conflict.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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For in a city well known for holding political conventions, perhaps none stands more consequential than the 1860 Republican Convention.—
Michael Peregrine,
Chicago Tribune,
18 May 2025
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The footage had a date banner reading March 27, but its release Sunday perhaps signals Moscow’s unchanged stance ahead of any future talks.—
Caitlin Danaher,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
Adverb
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His season is probably over due to the nature of the injury.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
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Pedro Pascal has other stuff going on! Kyle: That's probably part of it.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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“Possibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibly. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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