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as in potential
something that can develop or become actual
there's a possibility for violence in the situation
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as in event
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibility
Breslow also didn’t rule out the possibility that the Red Sox could hire a new permanent manager before the end of the season.
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Mac Cerullo, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Kipchoge turned the event into a philosophy of human possibility.
—Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s also the possibility that Dallas makes another trade for a veteran linebacker.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Some Federal Open Market Committee members already wanted the Fed to consider the possibility of rate hikes, according to minutes of the March meeting.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
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Mac Cerullo, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Kipchoge turned the event into a philosophy of human possibility.
—Emmanuel Igunza, NPR, 27 Apr. 2026
There’s also the possibility that Dallas makes another trade for a veteran linebacker.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Some Federal Open Market Committee members already wanted the Fed to consider the possibility of rate hikes, according to minutes of the March meeting.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
Noun
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Max is one of the great composers of our time, and his work has a depth and emotional truth that has the potential to break our hearts.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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IntoUniversity helps disadvantaged young people achieve their full potential by building confidence and opening up pathways to future study and careers.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Trump has argued that last weekend’s shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner demonstrates why the ballroom is needed to hold safe, secure events for the president and other officials.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Our Consider This event takes place on Thursday, May 7 on the Universal lot, with a reception to follow at the Peacock Grill.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
27 Apr. 2026
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While the seven-round draft feels exhaustive each year, the truth is good prospects, even Hall of Fame caliber ones, can slip through.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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While at Penn State, Trautwein, a former All-SEC performer for the Gators, recruited Miller out of Anna, Texas, as well as Hiller, who hails from Coatesville, Pennsylvania, and ranks as the nation’s top interior line prospect.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Their immediate challenge is that the ruling came down well after filing deadlines for this year’s primary elections — and in some cases, after those primary elections have been held.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Reached by email earlier this week, Jennifer Spradley, an attorney in the public defender’s office in Tampa, said the office wouldn’t comment on Abugharbieh’s case.—
Mike Schneider,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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But that potentiality feels nascent in Slater’s current rendering of the part rather than fully acknowledged and explored.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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The film is set in 2029, a mere three years from now, demonstrating both an optimism about the potentiality of AI and a pessimism about the city’s trajectory.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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This is also when the agency plans for contingencies, from a medical incident to a large-scale attack, to ensure the continuity and leadership of the United States is maintained.—
Donald J. Mihalek,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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High-end ordnance used up in Iran is ordnance unavailable for other contingencies, whether in Europe or the Indo-Pacific.—
Jon Duffy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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