PRESUMEDLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

presumedly

adverb

as in probably

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So the theoretical maximum is 256 ESSMs rather than 64 missiles, although a practical loadout would probably mix missile types.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
The overall answer probably won't surprise you, but the nitty-gritty details might.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of probably

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Unlike other blockbuster drugs, multiple companies introduced versions, which is both creating competition now and will likely lead to much lower prices in the 2030s when generics become available.

— Ben Smith, semafor.com, 29 Oct. 2026
And without colder weather, where the temperatures drop and stay below zero, the result will likely be a smaller snowpack.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of likely

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During the investigation, police confirmed the account from which the threat allegedly came from was a legitimate account.

— Tim Fang, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026
Related Stories The allegation relates to an incident in which Brand allegedly grabbed the woman by the arm and tried to drag her into a toilet.

— Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of allegedly

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Communications from Maria then stopped before messages purportedly from her began coming from overseas.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Along with the package came a note purportedly written by a surfer, who Lozano-Garita claimed found the victim’s belongings on the beach, Katz said.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of purportedly

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Someone has to keep tabs on the AP voters who can't possibly watch all these games and are forced to scramble and put together a list of the best 25 teams in the country.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
The current crisis is the latest and possibly most serious chapter in a long-running dispute over the rule of law in Poland.

— Tim Lister, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of possibly

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Citigroup economists, for instance, think easing inflation data in the months ahead will give the Fed reason to stay on hold and perhaps begin cutting next year, though the firm is forecasting a hike this December.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
And yet, the ESPN broadcast booth drama underscores what has been perhaps the most tumultuous and uncertain year ever for NFL broadcasters.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

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