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Recent Examples of potentially
Moscow is potentially waiting to find out whether the U.S. arms deliveries through NATO include more offensive weapons that could strike inside Russia.
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2025
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction which can occur within seconds to minutes of exposure to an allergen, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Using solar power to keep the battery topped up potentially allows a drone to lie in ambush and watch for an extended, if not indefinite, period.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The bill is funded in part though funding cuts to food stamps, upon which many low-income Americans in red states rely, as well as to Medicaid, potentially spelling the end for many rural hospitals.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Brittney Melton, NPR, 14 July 2025
Anaphylaxis is a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction which can occur within seconds to minutes of exposure to an allergen, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 14 July 2025
Using solar power to keep the battery topped up potentially allows a drone to lie in ambush and watch for an extended, if not indefinite, period.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
The bill is funded in part though funding cuts to food stamps, upon which many low-income Americans in red states rely, as well as to Medicaid, potentially spelling the end for many rural hospitals.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potentially
Adverb
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Vertical Applications While Parker admits the traditional style of lap siding still dominates the siding landscape, verticality is certainly having a moment.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
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But the actor is certainly no stranger to grabbing the attention of Emmy voters; this is his sixth Emmy nomination — and his sixth time turning voters' heads while wearing scrubs.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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The history of the prize shows clearly it's given to people from all layers of society from all over the world.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
9 July 2025
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Footage from a sheriff’s helicopter showed Rendon raising his arm, but the grainy video does not show clearly whether the gun went toward deputies or his own head.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 July 2025
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The report is out via Bloomberg, and while a number of these are not likely to shock you, there are definitely some interesting surprises to be found.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The color blocking on the hips definitely gives it a flattering shape.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
14 July 2025
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The predominantly green design with contrasting swirls of gold, red, and black will surely make its mark in the minds of onlookers.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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Those words surely thrill Herrmann, who has been coaching tennis or pickleball for 40-plus years.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Every mistake is probably magnified with a ball — and guys on base — getting barreled somewhere.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 July 2025
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Early autos were probably targeted by horse and carriage people.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 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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Manager Craig Counsell believes Hodge will throw while on the IL, likely as soon as this weekend in New York, then begin the ramp-up process.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
Adverb
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Another possible factor was a series of hurricanes that hit Cuba (its only wintering area) in the 1930s, possibly killing a significant portion of the entire population.—
arkansasonline.com,
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5 July 2025
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The Rotary is now looking at other fundraising options — possibly shorter ones requiring a few hours of commitment — and hopes the art festival could return in the future.—
Zoey Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 July 2025
Adverb
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Precision public health is assuredly the next great leap in improving health and well-being for the masses.—
Bernadette Boden Albala,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Hernandez will almost assuredly be the 321st, and likely the first high school pitcher selected this year, regardless of handedness.—
Melissa Lockard,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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“Potentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potentially. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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