as in maybe
it is possible
perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it
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Recent Examples of perhaps
The campaign has been been perhaps the most controversial and talked-about marketing effort since — on the other side of the culture-war spectrum — trans activist Mulvaney did a brand endorsement for Bud Light in 2023.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Although Michael Bowen was perhaps the first to talk it up, the notion of a large celebration was a complete natural for a neighborhood that was itself an ongoing celebration.
—Dennis McNally, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
But the cars that showed up for the event were perhaps the biggest stars of the day.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
It’s widely expected Abbott will declare school vouchers an emergency item this session, perhaps as soon as his State of State address Sunday, which would fast-track the legislation.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2025
Although Michael Bowen was perhaps the first to talk it up, the notion of a large celebration was a complete natural for a neighborhood that was itself an ongoing celebration.
—Dennis McNally, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
But the cars that showed up for the event were perhaps the biggest stars of the day.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
It’s widely expected Abbott will declare school vouchers an emergency item this session, perhaps as soon as his State of State address Sunday, which would fast-track the legislation.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perhaps
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For most people who contract the virus, symptoms resemble those of a nasty cold and include a runny nose, aches, sore throat, congestion and maybe a fever.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Gebhard noted the animal did not attempt to bite him and was possibly hunting for eels in the area.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Highs will reach the upper 80s and possibly low 90s along the Ohio River and mid-80s near the I-70 corridor.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Aug. 2025
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This is the Pacheco that Chiefs fans know and love, although there were probably a few fans who held their breath after Pacheco hit the wall.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Aug. 2025
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Think of the recent heat waves in places like the Pacific Northwest, where a lack of air conditioning probably contributed to the deaths of dozens of people in 2021, according to research conducted a few years later.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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