as in maybe
it is possible
he may possibly recover after such a serious mistake, but it doesn't seem likely
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Recent Examples of possibly
The local alderwoman said the business was a front for prostitution and possibly human trafficking.
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Jermont Terry, CBS News, 3 June 2026
And how can that possibly be profitable?
—Alex Goldman, NPR, 3 June 2026
Leaf blower mistaken for bazooka The caller told Bridgewater Police there was a man wearing camo and possibly carrying what appeared to be a bazooka.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Nothing could possibly generate a headline Tuesday night when the worst American League team — the Angels — played host to the perhaps the worst National League team — the Colorado Rockies.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Jermont Terry, CBS News, 3 June 2026
And how can that possibly be profitable?
—Alex Goldman, NPR, 3 June 2026
Leaf blower mistaken for bazooka The caller told Bridgewater Police there was a man wearing camo and possibly carrying what appeared to be a bazooka.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026
Nothing could possibly generate a headline Tuesday night when the worst American League team — the Angels — played host to the perhaps the worst National League team — the Colorado Rockies.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibly
Adverb
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The scenario might be to treat 23rd, 34th, 42nd, 59th, 125th, and maybe the streets leading to the transverse drives across the park this way, giving them over to buses and bikes with some street-dining structures and greenery to boot.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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Florida has been forced to carry almost all of the financial burden—half a billion dollars, at least, and maybe far more.—
Eric Schlosser,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Adverb
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But perhaps the constant pounding was just too much for the pier, built in 1973.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
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In a city best known for politics and international relations, perhaps the greatest ambassadors of all are the famous giant pandas, cared for by zookeepers like Mariel Lally.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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That’s probably why the influencer chose to tow the cephalopod in a tank riding on a skateboard, complete with what appears to be a wireless aerator to supply the critter with oxygen.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Researchers and organizations working on the front lines with the city’s homeless population would probably disagree.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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“Possibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibly. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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