as in possibly
it is possible
we could conceivably finish the project next week
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Recent Examples of conceivably
That’s true even for routine reviews without any surprises, but add to that the potential for people to challenge the review and force costly reexamination or even litigation — something that practically anyone who might conceivably be affected by a development can do.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Emanuel is not just a super-agent — one that could conceivably turn a kickoff specialist into a top action star — these days.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
And both the scuttlebutt and spoilers could conceivably conspire to hurt the bottom line.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Gas prices could conceivably hit record levels of $5 per gallon if nobody acts to clear the bottleneck in Strait of Hormuz, De Haan said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 Apr. 2026
Emanuel is not just a super-agent — one that could conceivably turn a kickoff specialist into a top action star — these days.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 7 Apr. 2026
And both the scuttlebutt and spoilers could conceivably conspire to hurt the bottom line.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
Gas prices could conceivably hit record levels of $5 per gallon if nobody acts to clear the bottleneck in Strait of Hormuz, De Haan said.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceivably
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If the families win their lawsuits, OpenAI could be forced to change those rules to block more dangerous sessions and possibly to change ChatGPT’s overall design to be less sycophantic.—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
29 Apr. 2026
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After the Boeing 737 landed at the airport in San Diego, the pilot reported to the tower that the plane had possibly hit a drone while flying at about 3,000 feet.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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Or maybe — just maybe — the Knicks have been the far superior team all along.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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The only exception maybe for areas along the eastern shore where showers may linger just a bit longer.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, today begins a six-year window for you that will bring a change in your professional life, perhaps new opportunities.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Leaf’s need to literally feel her way through her work is also a subject of her art—perhaps the overriding subject.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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At this year's event, held at Pura Padel, Holland participated with other BERO higher-ups in a friendly tournament of padel, a racquet sport that's probably best described as a combination of squash and tennis.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Voters will probably be bombarded with political ads and arguments from opposing sides as the battle intensifies.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceivably. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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