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Recent Examples of potentially
Signs of a child becoming radicalized can be tricky, said Thrasher, since the same signs associated with radicalization could also potentially point to a child being abused, having a tough time with a friend, doing poorly in school or experimenting with substances.
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Aditya Mittal will be the second-largest stakeholder in the Celtics and potentially the alternate governor in the future.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
To reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and microbes, experts recommend avoiding the reuse of single-use plastic water bottles – especially in hot environments.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Procter & Gamble plans to cut 7,000 jobs and potentially sell off some brands due to slow global sales.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
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Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Aditya Mittal will be the second-largest stakeholder in the Celtics and potentially the alternate governor in the future.
—Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2025
To reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals and microbes, experts recommend avoiding the reuse of single-use plastic water bottles – especially in hot environments.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2025
Procter & Gamble plans to cut 7,000 jobs and potentially sell off some brands due to slow global sales.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potentially
Adverb
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The news was certainly a shock to many, with concerns stemming mostly from the unknown.—
Dana Reboe,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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Providers certainly don’t enter the industry for the money, said Ketels.—
Beki San Martin,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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That means ensuring major decisions—especially those involving taxpayer dollars—are shared publicly and clearly.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Aug. 2025
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The heat is clearly on Murray to produce this season.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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With so much passion behind the project, Rado’s Press is definitely off to a great start.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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My best dude friend and best dudette friend would be getting their flirt on the entire time, sometimes behind closed doors, definitely tongue-kissing.—
Jay Deitcher,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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The season finale of The Buccaneers is now out on Apple TV+ and once again, this second season ends on many cliffhangers that will surely left fans eager for a third season.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Debate over the song of the summer rages on, but if there were a contest for a word of the summer, one front-runner would surely be the onomatopoeic clanker.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
6 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Mental health advisement via poetry is probably not the best route to go.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Minor gastrointestinal discomfort is probably the most common symptom; however, pathogens that may cause only minor sickness in some people may cause serious conditions or death in others, especially in the very young, old, or those with weakened immune systems.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Neurology and ophthalmology visits increased eight to nine years prior, likely due to blurred vision or eye pain, two common early symptoms of MS.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Those findings suggested Aria died of asphyxiation, likely smothered, before being placed in the pool, the warrant read.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Guests zoom down the river on a jet boat from Jerry’s Rogue Jets or take to the river in a gentler fashion, kayaking in calm currents, possibly to visit Sheila the harbor seal who generally spends her time on a rock just east of the lodge.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The remaining amount of the bill the county is stuck with over the boat's salvage efforts is expected to be footed by the parks department, possibly its emergency maintenance fund, according to County Board Supervisor Sheldon Wasserman.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Conner assuredly wasn’t talking about Calais Campbell, who left for the Arizona Cardinals.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
31 July 2025
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The specifics of the questioning by the senators will most assuredly change over time, but the letter that has been made publicly available detail that the senators desire specifics as to what the stablecoin plans for Meta are.—
Sean Stein Smith,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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“Potentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potentially. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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