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
  • But the finished product feels relatively humorless, leaving the cast looking silly in scenes that might conceivably have flown if played as deadpan comedy — not a tenor achieved or seemingly even aimed for here.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The Rolling Stones story might conceivably feature a blink-and-miss-it walk-on role for Tubular Bells composer Mike Oldfield, whose sister was close with Marianne Faithful.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
Definition of conceivably
Adverb
  • The Titan missiles that launched the two-man Gemini crews practically shook themselves to pieces in their first uncrewed flights.
    Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
  • In text messages from August 2022 produced in the suit, Ruiz indicates that the amount was to be paid in a pre-set amount of company stock that was worth less at that point and is practically worthless now.
    Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of practically
Adverb
  • Needing a win on Sunday to clinch the No. 5 seed, the Chargers didn’t opt to rest any healthy starters until the victory was secure because Harbaugh wanted to keep the team in position to possibly get a home playoff game in the divisional round.
    Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
  • From that will come new relationships and possibly new friendships.
    Jeanne Phillips, The Mercury News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of possibly
Adverb
  • For example, perhaps there’s an amazing piece of art that just needs a new frame or a gorgeous armoire begging for a fresh paint job.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Customers may be satisfied with or perhaps even impressed by your services.
    Helen Croydon, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of perhaps
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