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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However, the additions of Ramsey and Echols have pushed him down the depth chart — and possibly off the roster.
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Rumi actress Arden Cho has chimed in with at least her wish for a sequel story in which Rumi tries to save the possibly not-dead Jinu.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Highs will reach the upper 80s and possibly low 90s along the Ohio River and mid-80s near the I-70 corridor.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2025
By trading in metal backbones for a soft familiar-feeling vest, the wearable robot offers a more cost-effective and approachable solution for the millions of individuals worldwide who could possibly benefit from moderate limb support.
—Mack Degeurin Aug 21, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
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Mike Defabo, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2025
Rumi actress Arden Cho has chimed in with at least her wish for a sequel story in which Rumi tries to save the possibly not-dead Jinu.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Highs will reach the upper 80s and possibly low 90s along the Ohio River and mid-80s near the I-70 corridor.
—Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 22 Aug. 2025
By trading in metal backbones for a soft familiar-feeling vest, the wearable robot offers a more cost-effective and approachable solution for the millions of individuals worldwide who could possibly benefit from moderate limb support.
—Mack Degeurin Aug 21, Popular Science, 21 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibly
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For most people who contract the virus, symptoms resemble those of a nasty cold and include a runny nose, aches, sore throat, congestion and maybe a fever.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
23 Aug. 2025
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Brisbane, Australia — A postman has been hailed a hero for performing an extraordinary act perhaps only fully appreciated by people who dry their bed sheets outside in the sun.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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Cameras caught Queen Camilla getting visibly choked up at the words, or perhaps at the reminder of what has actually happened behind the scenes.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
22 Aug. 2025
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Muchová, a former French Open finalist and two-time U.S. Open semifinalist, will be a major favorite but the crowd (probably a night one) will be rooting hard for Venus.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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The safest bet here is probably a close game early, as both of these teams have a lot to figure out after so much offseason roster -- and in Fresno State's case, coaching -- upheaval.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Possibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibly. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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