potentially

adverb

Definition of potentiallynext
as in certainly

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Recent Examples of potentially The move, while a one-off deal, could potentially pave the way for an IPL fixture to be held in Australia if the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) ever decide to take the world’s most popular and lucrative T20 league abroad. — Dominic Fifield, New York Times, 10 July 2026 This breakthrough offers insights into LLM mechanics, potentially improving them but also raising security concerns. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Further, the league constitution contains far-reaching language that is potentially on point. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 July 2026 The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed a set of textile materials that the research community can potentially use to improve methods for identifying the fibers in textiles. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for potentially
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potentially
  1. certainly
  2. clearly
  3. undoubtedly
  4. definitely
  5. surely
  6. probably
  7. likely
  8. positively
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  • Mediators of the deal, led by Pakistan and Qatar, will almost certainly now be hurriedly trying to get the agreement back on the rails.
    — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • The captain, certainly, but not the most important person on the field.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • But the idea of luxury accessories serving as emotional armor amid economic uncertainty clearly resonates with consumers and marketeers capitalizing on the phenomenon.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • Haaland clearly came into the World Cup intending to love it.
    — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of clearly
Adverb
  • Oman undoubtedly has the weakest air defense of all of the GCC states, with its most advanced system being the NASAMS-2 medium-range air defense system.
    — Paul Iddon, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The World Cup undoubtedly whipped up fans’ soccer fever, though Republic FC’s win over Rhode Island FC on Wednesday drew only a moderate-sized crowd by its standards.
    — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • So that was definitely one of the very appealing parts of this package.
    — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 10 July 2026
  • She was definitely received like a rock star surprising their fans.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026
Definition of definitely
Adverb
  • While the initiative will surely fail at the polls, the fact that campaign organizers were able to get enough signatures and raise funding from out-of-state sources hints at a long-term effort that outdoorsmen everywhere should pay attention to.
    — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
  • The human personality resists easy analysis — that is surely one of Aviv’s takeaways.
    — Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of surely
Adverb
  • The concept would probably face opposition from Altadenans who have rallied by the hundreds to oppose building permits for multiple homes on individual parcels.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • But that’s probably more a 2027 story than a 2026 one, as both governments look to see the path oil prices take, noted Kaneva.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • As launching hardware becomes routine, demand for these bespoke capabilities will likely keep growing, regardless of who does the building.
    — Charlotte Kiang, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • Things also remain precarious in the Strait of Hormuz – and experts say the latest attacks likely won’t remove Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in one of the world’s most important energy arteries.
    — Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • When new employee Theint (Nandar Myint Lwin) tells a white lie to cover for her after an unauthorized bathroom break, San Kyi’s face turns positively radiant with gratitude, while Teint merely winks in response.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 July 2026
  • Despite this, the ability to earn some premium items for free via in-game finds is viewed positively, making the overall change a beneficial improvement.
    — Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of positively

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