POTENTIALLY Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

potentially

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Recent Examples of potentially Canned vegetables are often more affordable than fresh, especially when a vegetable is out of season, and their long shelf life—months, sometimes years—helps reduce food waste, potentially saving you money. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 This would potentially allow the same pods to move across three different modes of transportation. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026 The status also positions him to potentially contend for a standard roster spot. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026 But even a couple of changes could potentially make a difference. — New Atlas, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for potentially

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This would be a well-below-normal season, and certainly a welcome one for coastal residents in the United States from South Texas to Florida to Maine.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026
Bringing in the Frenchman would certainly be a statement signing, and significantly boost an attacking line that is depleted following the exit of Mohamed Salah and the long-term loss of Hugo Ekitike to injury.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026

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While the Fathom will surely attract some Ford truck enthusiasts, its size, price point and electric powertrain all also likely bring in new buyers.

— Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
Preventing the development of an Iranian nuclear weapon is surely a vital interest, and destroying Iran’s nuclear program is a clear objective that was plausibly attainable.

— KORI SCHAKE, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2026

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Central Washington will likely see even stronger winds, with gusts up to 35 mph possible starting Friday.

— Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 6 Aug. 2026
Other, more recent ownership groups in Atlanta, New York and Miami would likely be in favor as well, as would clubs like the LA Galaxy and New York Red Bulls.

— John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of likely

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Frederick said that how Howard has handled unenrollment and reenrollment can contribute positively to the school’s image.

— Matt Brown, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
Nicole Kidman’s jet set summer continues with its most recent stop in Mykonos, Greece, where the actress was positively glowing alongside Lioness co-star Zoe Saldaña.

— Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026

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