credibly

adverb

Definition of crediblynext
as in believably

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credibly
  1. probably
  2. likely
  3. outwardly
  4. possibly
  5. apparently
  6. ostensibly
  7. seemingly
  8. supposedly
Adverb
  • The Mini Countryman's biggest problem is probably the Hyundai Kona EV, which not only goes a lot further on a single charge but also has a starting price that's more than $12,000 cheaper, albeit with about 100 hp (75 kW) less to play with.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
  • How our band made the decision to perform—and why we probably won’t be welcomed back By Ryan Miller Listen1.0x 0:0011:19 Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (Noa) using AI narration.
    — Ryan Miller, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • Calling the law likely unconstitutional, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams suspended enforcement of it for 14 days and scheduled a hearing for April 18.
    — Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2025
  • These offerings will likely rotate, so make sure to stay up-to-date on the Magnolia Instagram for seed lineups.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Apr. 2025
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • This was a more outwardly liberal family from the West Coast, whereas the Ratcliffs are southern and conservative.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
  • Ne-Yo is in the era of embracing his truth, and that looks like being outwardly polyamorous.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 24 Feb. 2025
Definition of outwardly
Adverb
  • The wound will need to be monitored and possibly treated again, according to the post, but early signs of the antibiotics working against the infection have given officials hope to Plai Sarika’s possibility of recovery.
    — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Not so long ago, there was hope that major pension reform could happen sometime this year, possibly by the end of the spring legislative session.
    — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of possibly
Adverb
  • Their initial attempt wasn’t smooth—the airline first rescheduled their Munich flight to Zurich due to apparently low bookings, then canceled it altogether due to an engine issue.
    — Scott Campbell, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Will Poulter has never been afraid to get rough on screen and the same apparently applies to his work process as well.
    — Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of apparently
Adverb
  • Netanyahu was summoned to Washington ostensibly to make Israel's case against the levy.
    — Time, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Not that the ostensibly placid 1950s that preceded the anarchic ’60s were nirvana in New York’s Theater District.
    — Frank Rich, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of ostensibly
Adverb
  • The Chubs had a long road to this seemingly happy ending.
    — Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • On a song released last month, DDG seemingly vented about not being able to visit Halo.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 10 Apr. 2025
Definition of seemingly
Adverb
  • The result is just tit-for-tat subversion and another blow to America’s supposedly nonpartisan system of justice.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Except that those same dollars are spent on labor and inputs necessary to produce whatever American good will supposedly be rendered more competitive by devaluation.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
Definition of supposedly
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