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Recent Examples of tentatively
While tentatively the likes of Lively’s pal Taylor Swift (who is godmother to one of Reynolds and Lively’s kids) and Deadpool & Wolverine’s Hugh Jackman are also on the witness list, their presence remains TBD.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The next step in the process is an evidentiary hearing tentatively set for May 6.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
The rezoning request is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on April 20, followed by zoning committee review on May 5 and a City Council vote as soon as May 18, according to city spokesperson Jack VanderToll.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, Schumer’s caucus is tentatively standing behind him.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 3 Apr. 2026
The next step in the process is an evidentiary hearing tentatively set for May 6.
—Josh Davis, Baltimore Sun, 3 Apr. 2026
The rezoning request is tentatively scheduled for a public hearing on April 20, followed by zoning committee review on May 5 and a City Council vote as soon as May 18, according to city spokesperson Jack VanderToll.
—Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
For now, Schumer’s caucus is tentatively standing behind him.
—Joey Cappelletti, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tentatively
Adverb
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The many attending assistants around her eventually disperse — a little hesitantly because Sam is in the middle of preparing a new show — and the two withdraw to Sam’s cavernous studio.—
Jake Coyle,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Only the bravest walked hesitantly toward the well.—
Mery Mogollón,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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The game started to percolate here, but only haltingly.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
15 Feb. 2026
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In O’Sullivan’s story these two come together, however haltingly at first, out of necessity for both just to go on and find a semblance of their lives without Callie.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Tentatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tentatively. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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