possible
adjective
pos·si·ble
ˈpä-sə-bəl 
1
a
: being within the limits of ability, capacity, or realization
a possible but difficult task
b
: being what may be conceived, be done, or occur according to nature, custom, or manners
the best possible care
the worst possible circumstance
2
a
: being something that may or may not occur
a possible surprise visit
b
: being something that may or may not be true or actual
possible explanation
3
: having an indicated potential
a possible housing site
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Examples of possible in a Sentence
Advances in medicine have made it possible for people to live longer.
It is possible that she decided not to join us.
We tried to spend as little money as possible.
It is not physically possible to do everything you have planned in one day.
The weather report warned of possible thunderstorms tonight.
Thunderstorms are possible but not probable tonight.
The highest possible score is 100.
What possible good can it do to argue?
He is in the worst possible situation.
It is possible that life exists on other planets.
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But honoring knowing someone is genuine in their kindness, makes trusting them easier, and forgiving them possible.
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Humanity’s firepower underpins the Anthropocene, which is the outcome not just of anthropogenic meddling but of a particular kind of meddling, made possible by humans’ species monopoly over fire.
—Stephen Pyne, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
During a House hearing in April, Change Healthcare admitted that the breach was made possible due to inadequate security measures, specifically the absence of two-factor authentication to protect its systems.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
The weather service said isolated thunderstorms are possible during the day and again at night, but no severe weather is expected.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
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Dalton Ross, EW.com, 29 Jan. 2025
Humanity’s firepower underpins the Anthropocene, which is the outcome not just of anthropogenic meddling but of a particular kind of meddling, made possible by humans’ species monopoly over fire.
—Stephen Pyne, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Jan. 2025
During a House hearing in April, Change Healthcare admitted that the breach was made possible due to inadequate security measures, specifically the absence of two-factor authentication to protect its systems.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 29 Jan. 2025
The weather service said isolated thunderstorms are possible during the day and again at night, but no severe weather is expected.
—Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Possible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/possible. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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possible
adjective
pos·si·ble
ˈpäs-ə-bəl
1
: being something that can be done or brought about
a task possible only to skilled workers
2
: being something that may or may not occur
plan against possible dangers
3
: able or fitted to be or to become
a possible site for a camp
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