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
Turnaround efforts at Gap brand were in motion before Dickson became Gap Inc. CEO, and possibly even before joining the company’s board in November 2022.
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David Moin, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
The economists noted that optimism about a labor market acceleration has faded, in part possibly against the backdrop of the rising probability of a major trade war.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Bezos’ Wednesday shakeup of the Post’s opinion section has similarly left staffers in a state of rebellion, possibly worsening the low morale that has for months precipitated several staff resignations and departures at the Post.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
All of that has left Canada, a long-standing ally, determined to stand up against Trump with their own retaliatory tariffs, rejecting a White House overture to possibly reduce some of the tariffs imposed on Tuesday.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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David Moin, WWD, 7 Mar. 2025
The economists noted that optimism about a labor market acceleration has faded, in part possibly against the backdrop of the rising probability of a major trade war.
—Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 7 Mar. 2025
Bezos’ Wednesday shakeup of the Post’s opinion section has similarly left staffers in a state of rebellion, possibly worsening the low morale that has for months precipitated several staff resignations and departures at the Post.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 6 Mar. 2025
All of that has left Canada, a long-standing ally, determined to stand up against Trump with their own retaliatory tariffs, rejecting a White House overture to possibly reduce some of the tariffs imposed on Tuesday.
—arkansasonline.com, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibly
Adverb
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Yes, but maybe you can be convinced by reading the lyrics below.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a newness to it — and maybe even a pressure to the moment — that can feel challenging.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This is perhaps best embodied by LACO concertmaster Margaret Batjer, who is director of the Colburn School’s Music Academy.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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One look that was perhaps a favorite of many including myself was worn to the Le Grand Diner du Louvre at the Louvre.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The closet is probably the easiest room to ignore when things get disorganized.—
Shea Simmons,
People.com,
8 Mar. 2025
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Take it from someone who has bought, sold, found, cleaned, and restored some dusty, oily gems: Your records probably need a good bath.—
Parker Hall,
WIRED,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Possibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibly. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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