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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
This possibility pushed Kennedy in 1961 to sign the Foreign Assistance Act, creating USAID that November.
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Christian Ruth, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
Ordinary people have little knowledge that such a possibility even exists.
—Bill Hamilton, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
As the investigation into the causes of death for Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa continues, the possibility of a gas leak inside their home appears to be conclusively ruled out.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Consider the rush during COVID-19 to label certain ideas as off-limits—including the possibility that COVID-19 emanated from a lab in China, a view now deemed by both the FBI and CIA as the most likely possibility.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Christian Ruth, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025
Ordinary people have little knowledge that such a possibility even exists.
—Bill Hamilton, Baltimore Sun, 5 Mar. 2025
As the investigation into the causes of death for Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa continues, the possibility of a gas leak inside their home appears to be conclusively ruled out.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 4 Mar. 2025
Consider the rush during COVID-19 to label certain ideas as off-limits—including the possibility that COVID-19 emanated from a lab in China, a view now deemed by both the FBI and CIA as the most likely possibility.
—Jacob Hale Russell, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
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On top of its other benefits, this shampoo also has the potential to stimulate hair growth—and increase shine.—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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While a wide range of filmmakers have embraced the potential of AI to enhance production and bring about efficiencies, the technology has been a hot button for unions given the potential risk to industry jobs.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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Every March, the Japanese Friendship Garden hosts its annual event when its cherry blossoms are typically in bloom.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2025
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For your final evening on Grand Turk, make a reservation at Secret Garden, an intimate restaurant at the Salt Raker Inn where every sunset is a social event.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
10 Mar. 2025
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Here’s what to know about the prospects of a shutdown and what the impact of one would be.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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This 6-8, 341-pound prospect could do the trick, especially with good coaching.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2025
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When people hear about large groups of people in class action cases, those people are typically identified in the discovery process, where the business will produce information and documents identifying people who have been similarly harmed.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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We won’t be bullied or intimidated by frivolous cases.—
Julia Jacobs,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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In a striking parallel to the 1990s, epochal thinking about the potentialities of a high technology society has once again upended politics.—
Jacob Bruggeman & Casey Eilbert / Made by History,
TIME,
3 Mar. 2025
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Canter also acknowledged how other decisions could impact the potentiality of some of his players returning.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Feb. 2025
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While the chances of an impact remain relatively low, contingencies will need to be put in place in the event those chances rise.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The filing also discusses various legal proceedings and contingencies, including a resolution with the Federal Trade Commission regarding allegations related to its DIY tax preparation services.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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