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Recent Examples of potentially
Starting Friday, high temperatures are expected to surge across California, which could potentially near or break records, according to the National Weather Service.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
The distinction belongs to a certain NFL star player who potentially could be on the roster by training camp.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Put differently, an unintended consequence of restricting access to technology to potentially unfriendly countries might not only hamper one of the U.S.′ most successful companies.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Here’s a look at picks from our staff, odds and viewing info for the potentially decisive game.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
The distinction belongs to a certain NFL star player who potentially could be on the roster by training camp.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Put differently, an unintended consequence of restricting access to technology to potentially unfriendly countries might not only hamper one of the U.S.′ most successful companies.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Here’s a look at picks from our staff, odds and viewing info for the potentially decisive game.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potentially
Adverb
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Nonetheless, investors should certainly be mindful of the inherent risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The injury certainly hampered their ability in the series.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Only this time, Trump’s ambush was far more clearly choreographed, and thus somewhat less unstylish.—
Jonny Steinberg,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Attorneys who are mentally well are more likely to think more clearly, make better decisions and engage more meaningfully with clients and colleagues.—
Raquel Gomes,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adverb
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That’s definitely on that same river of where those players are coming from.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
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The smoot framerate, excellent resolution, variety of play styles, amount of content, and new game modes definitely place this in the top tier of third-party games available.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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For the Braves to make an eighth consecutive postseason appearance, Strider will surely need to have a big part in getting them there.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Judges might nullify the provision in new cases by setting bond at a token $1, but the administration surely would challenge that.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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Wickham says, over the past year, she's probably spent 200 hours planning.—
Mia Venkat,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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However, the end of the conversation was probably the headline – that Amodei refused to rule out AI becoming self-aware in key ways.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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But really, as with a lot of luxury goods, much of the cost is likely going into luxury: intangibles, style, loveliness, and of course, more expensive materials.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
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The sources suggested that Tehran will likely take a tougher stance unless the US offers tangible concessions.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
Adverb
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Down 3-1 in the series to Edmonton, the Stars were going to need any and all powers up to and including the influence from this American Pope just to maybe, possibly, force a Game 7.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
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Yannetti, an award-winning advocate since law school, has seen it all and fights for a position from which the defense can possibly salvage things.—
Julia Bonavita , Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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And available estimates are assuredly undercounts because heat is not always accounted for on death certificates.—
The Editors,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Such a large deal almost assuredly would have to wait until rosters expand to 20 in July.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Potentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potentially. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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