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
Hike two miles to Gould Mesa campground, have a little snack (and maybe a swim) and head back.
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Clumsy, heavy-handed, a little too clever maybe here and there.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Many people love cats, but maybe there can be too much of a good thing.
—Eva Flowe
june 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
South Lake Tahoe While maybe stretching the one-tank option a bit, South Lake Tahoe is replete with beaches, hiking, lake views and a wide range of food stops.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2026
Clumsy, heavy-handed, a little too clever maybe here and there.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Many people love cats, but maybe there can be too much of a good thing.
—Eva Flowe
june 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
South Lake Tahoe While maybe stretching the one-tank option a bit, South Lake Tahoe is replete with beaches, hiking, lake views and a wide range of food stops.
—CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for maybe
Adverb
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And in a city fluent in glitz and glamour, the United States found a striking new leading man for an opening act that hinted at something bigger — perhaps even a summer blockbuster.—
Rick Maese,
Washington Post,
13 June 2026
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The first, perhaps unsurprisingly, is a diverse range of questions about the readiness of the technology and the claims of providers.—
Dr. Jonathan Reichental,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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Aguirre is also expected to give playing time to 17-year-old prospect Gilberto Mora in midfield — possibly in place of Gutiérrez — and to bring in Jorge Sánchez for Reyes at fullback.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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The newest plan focuses on street redesigns, safer crosswalks and intersections, speed management and possibly the use of red-light cameras.—
Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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And that probably includes the windows, too.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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If Claire wasn’t running in this, probably, like, sure, fine.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
18 June 2026
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“Maybe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maybe. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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