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Recent Examples of credibly
Studies show that when employees cannot credibly threaten to leave, employers have little incentive to raise pay or improve conditions.
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Morris M. Kleiner, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
They are also filled with apocalyptic premonitions that make sense only in a first-century context, when Jesus was credibly thought by his followers to soon be on his way back home, ready to take believers up to Heaven, or the moon, with him.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Mobilizing capital into renewable energy—at the speed and scale required—demands institutions that can partner credibly with global investors, manage risk, and deliver projects efficiently.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Second, when people are credibly accused, they should be immediately placed on leave.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Tulane’s other big contingent, activist investors, have been a bit defanged by AI, which is messing with companies’ strategies and their ability to credibly critique them.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
This is wholly new territory for Apple; the MacBook can now credibly compete more with cheap Windows laptops and even Chromebooks than other MacBooks, a genuine attempt by Apple to court budget shoppers.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
These could credibly be his final months as an NBA player.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The Kings who, credibly or not, have presented their four straight first-round ousters as building toward something greater now face the distinct possibility of missing the playoffs altogether for the first time since 2021.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Morris M. Kleiner, Mercury News, 22 Apr. 2026
They are also filled with apocalyptic premonitions that make sense only in a first-century context, when Jesus was credibly thought by his followers to soon be on his way back home, ready to take believers up to Heaven, or the moon, with him.
—Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
Mobilizing capital into renewable energy—at the speed and scale required—demands institutions that can partner credibly with global investors, manage risk, and deliver projects efficiently.
—Pandu Sjahrir, Fortune, 11 Apr. 2026
Second, when people are credibly accused, they should be immediately placed on leave.
—Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026
Tulane’s other big contingent, activist investors, have been a bit defanged by AI, which is messing with companies’ strategies and their ability to credibly critique them.
—Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026
This is wholly new territory for Apple; the MacBook can now credibly compete more with cheap Windows laptops and even Chromebooks than other MacBooks, a genuine attempt by Apple to court budget shoppers.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
These could credibly be his final months as an NBA player.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The Kings who, credibly or not, have presented their four straight first-round ousters as building toward something greater now face the distinct possibility of missing the playoffs altogether for the first time since 2021.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for credibly
Adverb
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Laura’s willing absorption into Betty’s tranquil life of gardening and cooking is swift and pleasant — believably so thanks to the acute portrayals of Beer and Auer.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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This year, the WBC believably does that.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Judge Panici, visibly frustrated with Talley’s refusals to answer his questions, ordered Talley held in custody until then.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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There were numerous reports that Kirk was seen to be visibly shaken by the incident, which comes seven months after her political activist husband, Charlie Kirk, was shot during an appearance at a Utah university.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
26 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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Parsons had 12½ sacks in 14 games last year before suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament, an injury that ended his 2025 season prematurely and likely will prevent him from being available for the start of the next season.—
Steve Megargee,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Casey was a left tackle at Boise State and chose to give up his final year of college eligibility to pursue the NFL, where teams likely view him as a guard.—
Zac Jackson,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Still, because of pressure both domestically and externally, some analysts say the different factions are more aligned now than before the war.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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And that making fairly big changes would be really challenging, not only internally at CBS, but externally for the audience.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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Many of them are still outwardly gorgeous, soaring as tall as 100 feet with a canopies of 70 feet or more.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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In the year since, both women have appeared to send subliminal messages about each other via their social media, but neither has outwardly dissed the other until this week, keeping it mostly professional.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
16 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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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
Adverb
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The writings sent to family members apparently did not specifically mention the White House Correspondents' Dinner.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Two protesters briefly took over a small red carpet where guests were lined up to take professional photos; Times reporters saw a third woman dressed in a formal gown and shouting protest slogans being escorted out by security guards after apparently having entered the event.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Credibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credibly. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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