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
Penix now will have a new head coach and, presumably, coordinator going forward after Raheem Morris was fired this week.
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the course of the next five hours that afternoon, other snake hunters gathered and watched what seemed to be the largest animal swimming from one end of the pond to the other, where groups of smaller individuals, presumably males, would follow and attempt to get close.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Philadelphia first tried the 24-year-old at center but eventually moved him to the wing, presumably because of his struggles in the faceoff circle (just 39 percent of draws won) and because the wing is a less demanding defensive position.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
With Knight on board, the Bruins presumably have their starting running back in Year 1 under their new coach.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Over the course of the next five hours that afternoon, other snake hunters gathered and watched what seemed to be the largest animal swimming from one end of the pond to the other, where groups of smaller individuals, presumably males, would follow and attempt to get close.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
Philadelphia first tried the 24-year-old at center but eventually moved him to the wing, presumably because of his struggles in the faceoff circle (just 39 percent of draws won) and because the wing is a less demanding defensive position.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
With Knight on board, the Bruins presumably have their starting running back in Year 1 under their new coach.
—Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumably
Adverb
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Former assemblywoman Autumn Burke was also apparently considering a run for lieutenant governor this year.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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Reuters reported that the claim about al-Shabab apparently made its way to Trump via several Republican lawmakers.—
David Ingram,
NBC news,
11 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Cleverley said the first floor of the building will likely house the ICCU branch, a couple of restaurants, and possibly a coffee shop.—
Mark Dee
January 13,
Idaho Statesman,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Pentagon would likely want to move additional assets to the area to help protect those troops against possible retaliatory strikes.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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As usual, Coon thrives in ambiguity, layering a seemingly straightforward woman with depth.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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Good briefly put the vehicle in reverse, then shifted into drive and hit the gas, with the wheels seemingly turned to the right instead of directly ahead toward Ross.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Honestly, your friend will probably put them on immediately upon opening.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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Higher elevations will probably have blooms from April through May, possibly even June.—
Outside,
Outside,
15 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The most famous, perhaps, was of lung cancer patient David Prueitt, who swallowed a supposedly lethal dose of medication and awoke three days later.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
9 Jan. 2026
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But as Robby is (supposedly) on his way out, some fresh faces are navigating their very first day in the fray of the Pitt.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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DeChambeau and Smith each left in 2022, but Rahm was perhaps the biggest surprise.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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Joshua Patten was a clipper captain in the 1850s, racing bravely – and perhaps recklessly – through the most dangerous waters in the hemisphere to transport goods in hopes of earning a huge payday.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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But for now, the people holding the guns and ostensibly running the country are not her supporters, but Nicolás Maduro's.—
Duarte Dias,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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Patience is ostensibly a requirement for 21st century Dolphins fans, and more again will be needed.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Okay, maybe a little more than a little angst.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The narrator is a bandmate—a disciple, maybe—recalling his frontman, his leader.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Presumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumably. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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