PRESUMEDLY Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

presumedly

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as in probably

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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

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Police said the incident began when Smith allegedly stole a BMW from a local dealership on Monday.

— Abby Dodge, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
The hackers allegedly stole more than 31 terabytes of academic data and intellectual property from universities, as well as emails and other information from employees at private companies, government agencies, and NGOs.

— Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of allegedly

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With Watts purportedly stressed about finances in the wake of the Late Late Show’s end, McCollough volunteered to subsidize his costs by running his social media accounts and handling odd jobs like manning his merch stand.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
The site has also purportedly been contacting people about exhibitions and other opportunities.

— News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of purportedly

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But the allegations involving his treatment of women led some of his GOP colleagues to at one point consider possibly expelling him from the House.

— Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Dragonfly will launch on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket from Kennedy Space Center, Florida, between July 5-25, 2028, possibly coinciding with a total solar eclipse on July 22, 2028, in Australia and New Zealand 8.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of possibly

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But perhaps just as rewarding, and maybe even inspiring, is cracking open a book in a reader-friendly public space.

— Adele Chapin, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
And perhaps that’s exactly why Yamaha has decided to bring a small-capacity, single-cylinder version of the bike to the USA.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of perhaps

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The teen, now in her 20s, was reportedly enrolled at Sacramento State last year – released under Project Rebound, the Cal State version of the UC system's Underground Scholars program.

— Julie Watts August 20, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
Families of service members on board had reportedly raised concerns about the crew’s mental health and conditions on the carrier.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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