as in maybe
it is possible
mayhap I could see you again next week? I so enjoyed our date tonight
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Recent Examples of mayhap
Given that the Switch is getting up there in years compared to its competition, mayhap a new system is on the horizon, one that might be teased at tomorrow’s Direct?
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Ash Parrish, The Verge, 7 Feb. 2023
Ash Parrish, The Verge, 7 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mayhap
Adverb
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Of course, the question on everyone’s mind (or maybe just mine) is whether Jess and Spencer get engaged at the end.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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Will Lexi join Alli Jo, Jill, Zoe, and (maybe) Susie and Justin on the first flight out of Costa Rica?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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Erdogan's popularity has waned despite (or perhaps because of) his draconian measures.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Content oversight provided by Studio 1847 Urban pedestrian safety is perhaps the most pressing problem facing modern cities worldwide.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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The 2025 season could not possibly have gotten off to a worse start.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Other than Sam in week one, Jess and Spencer have yet to be tested and seem as solid as a couple could possibly be.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
Adverb
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The most favorable states probably are South Dakota, Nevada, Alaska, and Delaware, but don’t rule out others.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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If the eyes are deep and sharp, the fruit is probably underdeveloped and will be dry and crunchy.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 July 2025
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“Mayhap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mayhap. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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