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
Easter Sunday brings the reflective season of Lent to its conclusion, focusing on the possibilities of spiritual rebirth from personal sacrifice toward a larger goal.
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Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
McDonald's used humanoid robots in one location for a short period to test reactions and explore possibilities.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Futures markets reflect that those relatively optimistic possibilities are in play.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Just as the universe is infinitely creative, so are the possibilities in your life.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The breakthrough opens the door to new possibilities for the study of the elusive material.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
What looked like a narrow corridor of cosmic architectures now opens into an embarrassment of possibilities.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
As a whole, the design poses some very intriguing possibilities.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The integration of AUVs into submarine operations opens up a wide array of mission possibilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
McDonald's used humanoid robots in one location for a short period to test reactions and explore possibilities.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Futures markets reflect that those relatively optimistic possibilities are in play.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Just as the universe is infinitely creative, so are the possibilities in your life.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The breakthrough opens the door to new possibilities for the study of the elusive material.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
What looked like a narrow corridor of cosmic architectures now opens into an embarrassment of possibilities.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
As a whole, the design poses some very intriguing possibilities.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The integration of AUVs into submarine operations opens up a wide array of mission possibilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
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Interestingly, the materials could achieve 100-million-volt potentials over mere centimeters rather than kilometers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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With greater overall masses and deeper gravitational potentials, normal matter is extremely difficult to eject from these objects.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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Tune Into the Rhythm of Filipino Festivals After a nearly three-year hiatus due to the pandemic, festivals across the Philippines are once again taking the stage, filling up the events calendar with vivacious celebrations of local culture and tradition.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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March's meteor madness March had several notable fireball events.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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And where there is injustice and frustration, the potentialities for violence are greater.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Oct. 2025
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According to documents from both cases, the relationship began with texting and the exchange of music from playlists.—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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In some cases, the frost is severe enough to end the growing season and is then referred to as a 'killing frost'.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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Other top-30 prospects starting the season in the California League include shortstop Jorge Quintana (7), catchers Ty Harvey (8) and Truitt Madonna (24), outfielders Ryan Wideman (9) and Kale Fountain (10) and right-hander Bryan Balzer (29).—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 75th Derby featured three of the top four horses in The Daily Racing Form’s weekly top 20 ranking of Kentucky Derby prospects — Chief Wallabee, Commandment and Nearly — as well as 13th-ranked The Puma.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Chinese analysts say the move signals a shift toward quasi-carrier operations and could indicate preparations for potential contingencies involving Beijing, adding to regional strategic tensions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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One source previously told CNN the unit’s presence gives commanders more options for a range of contingencies.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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