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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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2
as in event
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibility
Indianapolis City-County Council members are also discussing the possibility of fines and mandatory parenting classes for parents and guardians whose children repeatedly violate the new rules.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
If the Yankees are going to pursue a trade for a superstar, which is a possibility, the front office is going to have to cut ties with top prospects in return.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
The world of computers seemed a wild and wonderful playground, full of infinite possibilities.
—Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 13 July 2025
From clothes to baby strollers, the possibilities can radically help to improve the logistics of intermodal travel.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 14 July 2025
If the Yankees are going to pursue a trade for a superstar, which is a possibility, the front office is going to have to cut ties with top prospects in return.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
The world of computers seemed a wild and wonderful playground, full of infinite possibilities.
—Ben Brubaker, Wired News, 13 July 2025
From clothes to baby strollers, the possibilities can radically help to improve the logistics of intermodal travel.
—Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for possibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
Noun
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Sometimes the products that cause injury, or have the potential to do so, may seem fairly innocent.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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But amid the poverty and limited means, Espinoza saw something more powerful: An area rich in human potential.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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At the end of the day, Brown and the event participants and attendees agreed the summit was a success.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
The Tennessean,
21 July 2025
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Crashing out can stem from big or small stressors, and are likely to occur in those who do not have developed coping skills, are under a lot of stress, or experience emotional dysregulation (being unable to control and cope with life’s negative events).—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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Gaskins said the policy change benefits the city’s prospects for hosting major league professional and elite amateur teams in the future, and, at the same time, provides young residents and visitors with opportunities to participate in evening sports.—
Lee Igel,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Just two seasons ago, right-handed pitcher Taj Bradley was the No. 1 prospect in the Tampa Bay Rays organization and the No. 20 overall prospect in baseball.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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In any case, Reed, who has learned how to teleport an egg, comes up with a plan to teleport the entire planet and everyone on it to a totally different star system.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The lower chamber of the Philippine Congress received at least four separate cases of impeachment against the Vice President between December and February—though only one was transferred to the Senate, which would have served as the impeachment tribunal.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
25 July 2025
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Each of these sentiments points to the rich, fertile space that exists at the margins—of the body, of language, of the photograph—while also emphasizing the creative potentialities of touch, the action that propels these often porous edges to meet.—
Jessica Simmons-Reid,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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The goal, in the end, is to expand and enlarge our sense of self and the potentialities within our craft through careful reading, compositional imitation, and rigorous discussion.—
Ocean Vuong
September 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Sep. 2022
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She was told explicitly her signature was required as a contingency in the event that the election flipped to Trump.—
Arpan Lobo,
Freep.com,
12 July 2025
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Most importantly, your strategy should clearly delineate expectations, accountability, performance measures and contingencies across all aspects of the business.—
Sherre DeMao,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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