1
as in apparently
to all outward appearances
presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
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2
as in likely
by reasonable assumption
presumably he'll come later
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Recent Examples of presumably
Michigan presumably would have liked to have both, but landing Barney and defensive back Andre Clarke Jr. gives Michigan a solid foundation in the secondary.
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 July 2025
However, Verizon’s phone locking push would presumably shut down an affected handset’s ability to access an eSIM from another carrier.
—PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
One woman, presumably the children’s mother, was taken into custody and transported to Community First Hospital by Chicago police.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
If the positions rest on loyalty, or fealty, or even punishment, how is that person supposed to deal with being isolated with presumably dangerous criminal inmates in the middle of a swamp?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 9 July 2025
However, Verizon’s phone locking push would presumably shut down an affected handset’s ability to access an eSIM from another carrier.
—PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
One woman, presumably the children’s mother, was taken into custody and transported to Community First Hospital by Chicago police.
—Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 4 July 2025
If the positions rest on loyalty, or fealty, or even punishment, how is that person supposed to deal with being isolated with presumably dangerous criminal inmates in the middle of a swamp?
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumably
Adverb
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The Yankees apparently found a tip in Munoz' slider, and runners on second would notify the batter by waving their arms in a circle if Munoz were throwing a breaking ball.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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In the first three cases, federal prosecutors charged the men who were apparently posing as medical patients in the backs of the ambulances, alleging each was a Mexican citizen who had previously been deported and was using a false identification card.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 July 2025
Adverb
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Melissa Smith, a family member, told the station Darcy likely went out too far on his surfboard and could not get back to shore.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
11 July 2025
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Best Buy $350 $270 (23% off) Google Store The Pixel Watch 3 is my favorite Android smartwatch right now, though a successor will likely arrive in a few months.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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Address: Livadia Bay, Antiparos 840 07, Greece This luxury beach resort took the idea of bohemian design and went all-in—there’s a woven pendant light or bamboo furniture item seemingly around every corner.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The Standing Group’s work comes at a time when mass atrocities, including the crime of aggression, war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, are becoming a prominent and seemingly permanent feature of our world.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Natural textures brought on by humidity (and probably, some sort of mousse).—
Vogue,
Vogue,
6 July 2025
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Your fashion sense has probably changed since then.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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What the Oura tracks The Gen 3 and Gen 4 Oura Rings track the same core metrics—the Gen 4 just offers a sleeker design, longer battery life, and (supposedly) improved sensor accuracy and overall functionality.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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This year’s tournament in south-west London has seen other uses of the supposedly dark arts.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
Adverb
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These changes do not signal reform, but rather reflect a deeper shift, one that hints at broader systemic imbalances, perhaps even on a global scale.—
Shalini Singh,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2025
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Tonight, the gravity of the occasion—perhaps the biggest reunion in our lifetime—makes the atmosphere combustible.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
5 July 2025
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Ten years ago, the women’s wrestling evolution ostensibly began, when Becky Lynch, Charlotte Flair, and Sasha Banks made their debuts on WWE’s flagship program Raw.—
Scarlett Harris,
Time,
12 July 2025
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This benefit is ostensibly in place to improve employee morale and well-being.—
Karen Tan,
The Conversation,
11 July 2025
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And maybe that little slip of paper was never just about rolling papers after all.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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But do remember the leaves produce food for your plant and removing too much or too many can affect growth and maybe fruit quality.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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“Presumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumably. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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