presumably

adverb

pri-ˈzü-mə-blē How to pronounce presumably (audio)
Definition of presumablynext
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 Nothing good, presumably, though Terry is at least pretending to be interested in Bret’s script. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 And university and vocational students have been kidnapped, presumably because their skills are needed by criminal groups. — Kevin Sieff, The Atlantic, 13 Aug. 2026 The new rougelike option, which joins the co-op Legends mode that released last March, is called Most Wanted and will presumably add some The Binding of Isaac or Hades flare to Ghost of Yotei. — Mitch Wallace, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 In 2023, Jujamcyn merged operations with Britain’s Ambassador Theater Group (now ATG Entertainment), where Roth remains a board member and creative director, presumably creating a windfall for him. — Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presumably
Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumably
  1. apparently
  2. likely
  3. seemingly
  4. probably
  5. supposedly
  6. perhaps
  7. ostensibly
  8. maybe
Adverb
  • But the company and Forbes apparently had a close relationship.
    — Laurie Kellman, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Venus does cast a shadow, but the sky must be very dark, transparent and free of any light — apparently.
    — Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of apparently
Adverb
  • These four institutions alone likely enroll more students than most entire state public university systems.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Boring the world What progress South Africa makes will likely be of keen interest to an ever-growing list of countries.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • Towns and cities are enacting bans on construction seemingly by the day, including in nearby areas in Washington, out of fears of higher electricity bills, pollution and AI taking their jobs.
    — Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Communities are starting to push back against the seemingly ubiquitous camera systems.
    — AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of seemingly
Adverb
  • That ability is probably there for just about every retailer, even the tiniest ones, according to Linda Toth, executive director of Conexxus, an industry technology group that supports convenience stores and gas stations.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Tottenham are probably still well set defensively, even after the two high-profile departures this week.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • This is a positive start for the new season and a good indication that audiences are still excited for more Ted Lasso, even returning from a multi-year hiatus after the series supposedly ended in 2023.
    — Katie Campione, Deadline, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In the other, the extremes of those preferences become content, then that outrage makes the content travel, and millions of people learn what everyone else supposedly expects from dating.
    — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of supposedly
Adverb
  • In her long and robust career on the stage and screen, Audrey is perhaps Greene’s defining role.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As for the strongest line-up, perhaps Ayden Heaven will solidify his place, even when Lisandro Martinez is now back.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of perhaps
Adverb
  • Critics dismissed the polls, held in phases in December and January, as a sham designed to consolidate the military’s grip on power while ostensibly restoring civilian rule.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The ostensibly patriotic event repeated every year, serving as a kind of decoy, an excuse for tribal members to gather and dance.
    — Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of ostensibly
Adverb
  • The film could use a few more such colorful secondary strands adjoining the main conflict, though one subplot involving a maybe-romance between two jaded journalists assigned to the summit is oddly framed and abruptly dropped.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the big upturns for the closers, most Broadway productions saw at least some dips last week, perhaps due to the competition with the three departing shows, or maybe just some summer wilting.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
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