1
as in apparently
to all outward appearances
presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
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2
as in likely
by reasonable assumption
presumably he'll come later
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Recent Examples of presumably
Seana Dowling-Guyer, an animal behaviorist at Tufts University who was not involved in the research, argues that before tuning into their favorite shows, owners should learn how their pets react to different stimuli, per Science News—presumably to avoid further stressing an already nervous pup.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
For Eilish, the presently untitled project — presumably involving live performance footage in some way, based on her Saturday night comments in Manchester — follows the 2021 concert movie Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 19 July 2025
Soon, the arrival of an old friend and familiar jeopardy force Dexter to head down to New York City himself, presumably seeking Harrison.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
This fact alone tells us that interstellar objects were being produced relatively early in the lifetime of the galaxy, presumably along with exoplanetary systems.
—Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 10 July 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
For Eilish, the presently untitled project — presumably involving live performance footage in some way, based on her Saturday night comments in Manchester — follows the 2021 concert movie Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 19 July 2025
Soon, the arrival of an old friend and familiar jeopardy force Dexter to head down to New York City himself, presumably seeking Harrison.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
This fact alone tells us that interstellar objects were being produced relatively early in the lifetime of the galaxy, presumably along with exoplanetary systems.
—Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumably
Adverb
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The guard checked around and snuck the ring from the box into his pocket, but apparently didn’t count on security cameras catching the whole thing.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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In one case reported by Newsweek, a passenger on a Delta flight detailed how he and his son were apparently forced to sit in a seat contaminated by vomit for hours.—
Matthew Impelli,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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Recent heavy rains likely contributed to the dam failure.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Soliman will likely be one of many detainees scheduled in front of the court at the same time, as The Enquirer learned in sitting through a morning of Riedthaler-Williams' docket last month.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Address: Livadia Bay, Antiparos 840 07, Greece This luxury beach resort took the idea of bohemian design and went all-in—there’s a woven pendant light or bamboo furniture item seemingly around every corner.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Standing Group’s work comes at a time when mass atrocities, including the crime of aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, are becoming a prominent and seemingly permanent feature of our world.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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The most favorable states probably are South Dakota, Nevada, Alaska, and Delaware, but don’t rule out others.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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If the eyes are deep and sharp, the fruit is probably underdeveloped and will be dry and crunchy.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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In the United Kingdom, someone who uttered supposedly right-wing speech might spend more time in prison than a person convicted of horrific crimes, even if the government has acknowledged the evidence supporting their statements.—
Abigail Anthony,
National Review,
18 July 2025
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Carnival Cruise Line is facing criticism after supposedly updating onboard rules that some argue unfairly impact Black travelers.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
Adverb
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It’s widely expected Abbott will declare school vouchers an emergency item this session, perhaps as soon as his State of State address Sunday, which would fast-track the legislation.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Another study of online groups found a higher threshold, though still perhaps lower than expected.—
Amy Sterling,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Adverb
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Unlike Putin's crude asset seizures, Trump's extortion operates through ostensibly voluntary settlements and pro bono commitments.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Harper & Brothers wasn’t unusual in having a moral or religious orientation despite being an ostensibly secular business.—
Time,
Time,
23 July 2025
Adverb
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And maybe somebody can tell them to just simmer down.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Here’s the story of how ESPN experimented—maybe that’s what the E should have stood for—its way into the future.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
29 July 2025
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“Presumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumably. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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