realistically

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as in certainly

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Recent Examples of realistically Opponents — including both major state parties, Planned Parenthood and the California Medical Association — say clinics can’t realistically hit 90%. — Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026 Every seat at that table needs to represent an account that can realistically move before the year closes. — Dee Blohm, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Europe cannot realistically challenge Chinese and Russian dominance of Arctic shipping in any meaningful timeframe. — Lee Ying Shan,matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026 Since the stadium is north of Paris and not realistically a walkable distance from the city center, transport is required via a short train ride from Gare de Lyon, Gare du Nord or Châtelet, or by subway. — ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026 The bigger question is whether users understand what the technology can realistically provide. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 But realistically, this feels like another year that continues the playoff drought. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 21 Oct. 2026 For starters, the Stanford experiment prisoners had no idea the study would kick off with local police realistically arresting them at their homes. — Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026 The physician has to determine how many grafts can realistically be transplanted and whether the work needs to be spread across multiple sessions. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for realistically
  1. certainly
  2. undoubtedly
  3. absolutely
  4. positively
  5. unquestionably
Adverb
  • That certainly tells the story of our frustration in the position.
    — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2026
  • With almost nothing else to talk about, however, the Vicki-versus-Carmella drama will almost certainly make up the bulk of the reunion, which premieres on Thursday and has been limited (rather tellingly) to two parts.
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of certainly
Adverb
  • Paxton could still win, but the race undoubtedly opens up a shocking vulnerability in Republicans’ red wall.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • At its core, and undoubtedly the most bustling area of Polofest throughout the weekend, was a central room made to resemble Ralph Lauren stores around the world, but with a catch.
    — Zachary Weiss, Robb Report, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of undoubtedly
Adverb
  • The Nigerian tower made her presence felt early in the game when a Charlotte player went up for a simple put-back only to get absolutely stuffed.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Nothing has been easy, so nothing, absolutely nothing, can be assumed at this stage, Giannis Antetokounmpo or no Giannis Antetokounmpo.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of absolutely
Adverb
  • While Musk is overwhelmingly viewed positively by MAGA Republicans, those numbers dip for non-MAGA GOP voters and plummet for independent and Democratic voters.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
  • One-third of consumers don’t like it when brands use AI and another third of those surveyed said the use of AI could positively influence their purchasing decisions.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of positively
Adverb
  • More Math Required T-Mix unquestionably requires more math than the two Experience plans and the cheaper Essentials alternative.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Lula is unquestionably the dominant figure in Brazilian politics over the past half-century.
    — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of unquestionably

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