PRESUMABLY Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

presumably

adverb

pri-ˈzü-mə-blē

Definition of presumably

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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as in likely

by reasonable assumption presumably he'll come later

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Recent Examples of presumably Today’s Theme This puzzle narrates a breakdown in communication that takes place, presumably, on a video call. — Sam Corbin, New York Times, 14 Oct. 2026 Coen said Monday the Jaguars (4-1) were flying in a new long snapper to presumably replace Matiscik before Sunday’s game against Houston (1-4) at iconic Wembley Stadium. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026 Several neighbors suggested reporting the giant cat to the Department of Fish and Wildlife, which, presumably would help get the animal returned to its habitat safely. — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 The wall is flanked by works by Lynda Benglis, Eva Hesse and Tom Wesselmann, presumably produced in their Bowery lofts. — J. Hoberman, ARTnews.com, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presumably

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Corduroy, apparently, could outfit the full range of academic achievement.

— John Vorwald, Robb Report, 10 Oct. 2026
Dominguez pressed Rahmer about Balthazar’s reported work as a foreign agent, apparently on behalf of the Haitian government.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of apparently

Adverb

Authorities then located his body, which had head injuries that were likely caused by blunt objects, according to officials.

— Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Instead, the dual-garage door — Double Shift fans likely remember it — will open during mild weather days.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of likely

Adverb

Karen is newly sober, newly released, and seemingly determined to approach this chapter of her life with an earnestness that the rest of the cast may not be emotionally equipped to accommodate.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
The Beach Boys’ touring machine has been going nearly nonstop for the last 65 or so years, as Stamos and Christian Love noted in the intro, driven by Mike as one of pop music’s most inveterate and even seemingly compulsive tourers.

— Chris Willman, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of seemingly

Adverb

The conflict has killed at least 150,000 people, according to conflict monitor ACLED, though aid groups say the real number is probably higher.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
The distance from May to October meant that people probably felt a little freer to applaud Busch’s life, without concentrating too much on the details of his tragic and unexpected death.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of probably

Adverb

Better assignments could follow, perhaps a pay rise or promotion.

— Christoph Trattner, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
The Brewers’ final tying blow came on William Contreras’ fifth-inning homer against Kris Bubic, who has struggled in this postseason and perhaps shouldn’t have been in the game.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of perhaps

Adverb

The high-wire act that followed—in which performers had to make these bland conceits into something funny without, ostensibly, preparing any jokes in advance—introduced a tension that made sketch shows feel sedate and uneven by comparison.

— Dan Brooks, New Yorker, 10 Oct. 2026
Even as Anthropic ostensibly pleads for guardrails because of AI’s peril, national security anxieties will override any caution – becauseof that same potential power.

— Michael Serazio, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of ostensibly

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So pack your costume (and maybe a flashlight)—it’s time to get into the spirit of the season at the best Halloween towns in the US.

— Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026
And to clarify, 6+1 refers to two bucket seats up front, a bench for three kids (or maybe two and a supervising adult) at the rear, and in the middle, a third bucket seat along with a 'Petsenger' floor seat for your furry companion.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026

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