1
as in potentials
something that can develop or become actual
there's a possibility for violence in the situation
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as in events
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibilities
Nolthenius and his colleagues had to rule out several other possibilities.
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Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
If successful, the neutrino laser could open surprising possibilities.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Those possibilities allowed for a range of comedians and reality stars to be sought for the SBS6 version, along with a greater exploration of the beauty of the Netherlands, including a trip up the notoriously flat country’s one and only mountain, De Keutenberg.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
To increase the possibilities of finding real connections online, there needs to be a mindset shift that encourages intentionality and self-awareness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But there are a range of other possibilities.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
And regional bank stocks are now reacting to all the possibilities.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
While the design possibilities are seemingly endless, there are a few places where Osburn and Butcher say zellige tile could be ill-advised.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Pass rush possibilities Could this outside linebacker group of Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips, Chob Robinson and Matthew Judon be the best pass-rushing quartet in the league?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Nola Taylor Tillman, Space.com, 10 Sep. 2025
If successful, the neutrino laser could open surprising possibilities.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2025
Those possibilities allowed for a range of comedians and reality stars to be sought for the SBS6 version, along with a greater exploration of the beauty of the Netherlands, including a trip up the notoriously flat country’s one and only mountain, De Keutenberg.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2025
To increase the possibilities of finding real connections online, there needs to be a mindset shift that encourages intentionality and self-awareness.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
But there are a range of other possibilities.
—Danielle Kurtzleben, NPR, 9 Sep. 2025
And regional bank stocks are now reacting to all the possibilities.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2025
While the design possibilities are seemingly endless, there are a few places where Osburn and Butcher say zellige tile could be ill-advised.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Pass rush possibilities Could this outside linebacker group of Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips, Chob Robinson and Matthew Judon be the best pass-rushing quartet in the league?
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
Noun
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However, the Environmental Protection Agency has been working to phase out products like Forane 134a to instead use items with reduced global warming potentials.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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But from the first eight months of the year, Warner Bros looks to be in the prime starting position with a couple of surprises from the horror genre — Sinners and Weapons — leading the pack of potentials, and Apple’s summer smash F1, for which Warner Bros is handling the theatrical release.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, Usher, Meagan Good, and Jay-Z joined events that blended music, style, and philanthropy, reminding us just how many lanes the culture continues to dominate.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
15 Sep. 2025
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Movies are still big events, still consumed in long sittings, still treated as cultural monuments.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In some cases, triglyceride levels rose by factors of 100 or more.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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The three names all have an overweight rating, market capitalizations below $20 billion and could offer upside between 20% to 50% based on Morgan Stanley analysts’ base and bull cases.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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Suddenly, Rogers was below average at all three core disciplines, and was sent to the Orioles at the trading deadline for prospects Connor Norby and Kyle Stowers.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Still, Morrison is hopeful about the prospects in North Lawndale.—
Mila Koumpilova,
ProPublica,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The unit is tasked with responding to contingencies and crises.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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Shocks are anticipated, and contingencies put in place.—
George Calhoun,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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