plausibly

adverb

Definition of plausiblynext
as in reasonably

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausibly
  1. conceivably
  2. practically
  3. possibly
  4. perhaps
Adverb
  • The work of Columbia Records staff photographer Don Hunstein was influential in the look of the movie, and there are scenes in which his iconic cover shot for The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan could conceivably come to life.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
  • However, any of the non-Rate and non-Hawaii destinations were conceivably on the table as of this past Friday afternoon.
    Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of conceivably
Adverb
  • Jake has called out McGregor after practically every one of his victories in the boxing ring.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Hollywood quickly became flooded with cars, creating traffic gridlock and an acute lack of parking that left the business district struggling practically from Day One.
    Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of practically
Adverb
  • The suspect departs from the hostel, police say, possibly by bike.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Venus will also conjunct your modern ruler, Pluto, later that day, deepening your connections and possibly prompting a transformative shift in your love life or within a family dynamic.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of possibly
Adverb
  • And while the spirits industry at large is going through a rocky period as sales have dropped globally over the last year, rum’s future is perhaps a bit steadier if forecasts hold up.
    Rachel King, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • But a new biography, Martin Van Buren: America’s First Politician, by James M. Bradley sheds new light on the obscure politician perhaps best remembered today for a running joke from a 1997 episode of Seinfeld.
    Liz McNeil, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of perhaps
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