as in maybe
it is possible
he may possibly recover after such a serious mistake, but it doesn't seem likely
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of possibly
An appeal to the high court is expected in the coming months, possibly in late summer.
—
CBS News, 27 May 2026
Local governments are likely to lose tens of billions of dollars in revenue, and local officials have warned that residents could face cuts to schools, fire and other services — even possibly charging residents to use public parks.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The Lakers are rumored to possibly trade for the Milwaukee Bucks superstar this offseason.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
He is believed to be wearing khaki shorts and possibly other unknown clothing, sheriff’s officials said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for possibly
CBS News, 27 May 2026
Local governments are likely to lose tens of billions of dollars in revenue, and local officials have warned that residents could face cuts to schools, fire and other services — even possibly charging residents to use public parks.
—Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
The Lakers are rumored to possibly trade for the Milwaukee Bucks superstar this offseason.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
He is believed to be wearing khaki shorts and possibly other unknown clothing, sheriff’s officials said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for possibly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibly
Adverb
-
Perhaps the changes will bode well in Game 5 with their season on the line, but maybe Game 4 would have been different had the Canadiens either started this way or in any different way from the previous two games, which went so poorly for them.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
This is causing paralysis by analysis—maybe more than brands want to admit.—
Rytis Lauris,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adverb
-
But perhaps most controversial is how the update will affect the program’s multibillion-dollar revenue, which flows into the state’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund each year and is distributed to various programs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
-
Head coach Rich Rodriguez spent his first few seasons in Morgantown implementing his culture and, perhaps more importantly, his spread-option offense.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2026
Adverb
-
Sánchez owns the longest scoreless streak in Phillies history — since at least 1893, when the current mound distance was set — and probably even before that.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
-
This is another issue where rapid technology innovation has probably hurt math instruction.—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
28 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Possibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibly. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
