Examples of presumably in a Sentence
presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
Recent Examples on the Web
Lawyers for the Venezuelans said many have been loaded on to buses, presumably headed for the airport, without having had a realistic opportunity to contest their removal under the Alien Enemies Act.
—
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
The most immediate context for this comment is presumably both the backlash to Hogwarts Legacy and the ongoing backlash over Rowling’s views writ large regarding trans women being dangerous predators.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
His character presumably leaves to attend medical school in the States.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
In another shot, Reed and Sue are seen gazing into an empty crib, presumably in preparation for Franklin's arrival.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for presumably
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
The most immediate context for this comment is presumably both the backlash to Hogwarts Legacy and the ongoing backlash over Rowling’s views writ large regarding trans women being dangerous predators.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 18 Apr. 2025
His character presumably leaves to attend medical school in the States.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
In another shot, Reed and Sue are seen gazing into an empty crib, presumably in preparation for Franklin's arrival.
—Eliana Dockterman, Time, 17 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for presumably
Cite this Entry
“Presumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presumably. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
presumably
adverb
pre·sum·ably
pri-ˈzü-mə-blē 
: one would presume : it seems likely : probably
presumably he'll come later
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share