as in hesitantly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tentatively
On May 13 the water district board is tentatively scheduled to review a proposal to build a concrete slab for a temporary skatepark at the park near Aqua Lane.
—
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Opening arguments are tentatively set for April 22, and the trial could run four to five weeks.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, the council tentatively approved amending the city’s contract with Andy Frain Security to provide two security guards at the Lexington — one on-site from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and another from 8 p.m. to midnight.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Early voting is tentatively scheduled to run from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tentatively
Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Opening arguments are tentatively set for April 22, and the trial could run four to five weeks.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
On Wednesday, the council tentatively approved amending the city’s contract with Andy Frain Security to provide two security guards at the Lexington — one on-site from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. and another from 8 p.m. to midnight.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Early voting is tentatively scheduled to run from Friday, May 30, to Sunday, June 1.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tentatively
Cite this Entry
“Tentatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tentatively. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share