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
For years, pundits have predicted a great transfer of wealth that would move $18 trillion from baby boomers and older donors to younger generations and possibly to charities.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
That puts it close to, and possibly above, the AIM-260, which is expected to travel at least 124 miles (200 kilometers).
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Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
To possibly benefit from lower blood sugar, consider choosing whole milk, which has more fat and lactose than skim milk.
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Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
The end game is possibly a debt crisis.
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Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
That puts it close to, and possibly above, the AIM-260, which is expected to travel at least 124 miles (200 kilometers).
—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
To possibly benefit from lower blood sugar, consider choosing whole milk, which has more fat and lactose than skim milk.
—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
The end game is possibly a debt crisis.
—
Andy Browne,
semafor.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibly
Adverb
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This music is often so simplistic—tenth-grade emo-thirst-trap-core with yearning synths, thudding drums, and maybe a lick of guitar—that a machine could do it too.
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There is no distinction for a behest given to a charity with direct ties to the politician, but maybe there should be.
Adverb
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But there are also sources who’ve drip-fed intel, perhaps decoy details, to outlets since the stars got engaged in August 2025.
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Finally, perhaps the least invasive option would involve what’s known as a gravity tractor, developed by former astronaut Ed Lu (cofounder of the B612 Foundation) and his colleague Stan Love.
Adverb
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The stadium appeared to be about half-filled with Ecuadorian fans, probably because of the large contingent of Ecuador natives who live in the area.
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Greenberg tried his best to ignore an irritating ankle injury that had plagued him the last couple of weeks and grimaced under the hazy sunlight as the pitcher, probably 20 or more years his junior, stared him down.
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“Possibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibly. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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