as in possibly
it is possible
we could conceivably finish the project next week
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Recent Examples of conceivably
But, of course, nobody entertains for a moment the thought that the fund could conceivably reward an actual victim of weaponization.
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
There is essentially nowhere to sit in the lobby, though guests waiting for someone could conceivably perch in the adjacent YOU restaurant.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Environmental groups and tribes could conceivably challenge every permit in court, potentially blocking Twin Metals’ plans for years.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Other than Campbell, the only other prospect of note who could conceivably impact this year’s team is Mikey Romero, a 22-year-old former first-round pick who is off to a solid start at Triple-A but who could use more at bats at that level.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 19 May 2026
There is essentially nowhere to sit in the lobby, though guests waiting for someone could conceivably perch in the adjacent YOU restaurant.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026
Environmental groups and tribes could conceivably challenge every permit in court, potentially blocking Twin Metals’ plans for years.
—Todd Richmond, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Other than Campbell, the only other prospect of note who could conceivably impact this year’s team is Mikey Romero, a 22-year-old former first-round pick who is off to a solid start at Triple-A but who could use more at bats at that level.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceivably
Adverb
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That is very possibly the movie Carney might have made a decade ago.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Its exact purpose remains debated — possibly a palatial retreat for the emperor Pachacuti, possibly an administrative and trading center supported by eight access routes.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
Adverb
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The scenario might be to treat 23rd, 34th, 42nd, 59th, 125th, and maybe the streets leading to the transverse drives across the park this way, giving them over to buses and bikes with some street-dining structures and greenery to boot.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Florida has been forced to carry almost all of the financial burden—half a billion dollars, at least, and maybe far more.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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But perhaps the constant pounding was just too much for the pier, built in 1973.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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In a city best known for politics and international relations, perhaps the greatest ambassadors of all are the famous giant pandas, cared for by zookeepers like Mariel Lally.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
Adverb
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That’s probably why the influencer chose to tow the cephalopod in a tank riding on a skateboard, complete with what appears to be a wireless aerator to supply the critter with oxygen.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Researchers and organizations working on the front lines with the city’s homeless population would probably disagree.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceivably. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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