as in perhaps
it is possible
maybe we can make it to the concert, if we hurry
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Recent Examples of maybe
Kristen Bell plays Eleanor, a recently deceased woman who finds herself in Heaven … maybe.
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
To motivate exploring other options will involve some risk and innovation – or maybe trying some ideas with some uncertainty of success.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
But unexpected allies and converts to the team’s cause appear, too: passengers awaiting a flight to Kabul, an American technology reporter, maybe even that annoying bakery owner.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Yes, but maybe you can be convinced by reading the lyrics below.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2025
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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025
To motivate exploring other options will involve some risk and innovation – or maybe trying some ideas with some uncertainty of success.
—Roger Valdez, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
But unexpected allies and converts to the team’s cause appear, too: passengers awaiting a flight to Kabul, an American technology reporter, maybe even that annoying bakery owner.
—Lisa Kennedy, Variety, 7 Mar. 2025
Yes, but maybe you can be convinced by reading the lyrics below.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maybe
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There’s long been speculation that Kennedy’s murder may have been committed by multiple shooters with possible ties to the Mafia or perhaps working for foreign governments.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Since the road is paved, no special equipment is needed—except, perhaps, some sunglasses to engage in prime people-watching.—
Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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Cooking sense: likely from Middle English basten, possibly influenced by similar Old French roots, referring to moistening meat with fat or juices during roasting.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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At École Pointe-au-Chien, the focus is on teaching local French dialects first, an approach the school's founders believe is unique in the state and possibly the country.—
Aubri Juhasz,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the dismantling of USAID probably violated the U.S. Constitution and blocked further cuts, but stopped short of reversing firings or fully resurrecting the agency.—
David Rising and Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Oh, for sure, my parents probably immediately, but my whole family is involved in music for the most part.—
Stefan Stevenson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Maybe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maybe. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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