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Recent Examples of potentially
Starting Friday, high temperatures are expected to surge across California, which could potentially near or break records, according to the National Weather Service.
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
The distinction belongs to a certain NFL star player who potentially could be on the roster by training camp.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Put differently, an unintended consequence of restricting access to technology to potentially unfriendly countries might not only hamper one of the U.S.′ most successful companies.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Here’s a look at picks from our staff, odds and viewing info for the potentially decisive game.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2025
The distinction belongs to a certain NFL star player who potentially could be on the roster by training camp.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
Put differently, an unintended consequence of restricting access to technology to potentially unfriendly countries might not only hamper one of the U.S.′ most successful companies.
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 29 May 2025
Here’s a look at picks from our staff, odds and viewing info for the potentially decisive game.
—Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potentially
Adverb
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Nonetheless, investors should certainly be mindful of the inherent risks.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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As the Trump administration continues to face losses and setbacks at the lower courts, the Justice Department will almost certainly continue petitioning the Supreme Court for action through its emergency docket.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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And our goal is clearly not to find a qualified and interested U.S. worker.—
Alec MacGillis,
ProPublica,
3 June 2025
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Drawing the line between criticism and hate Jonathan, a Jewish young professional in Washington, D.C., said political leaders must more clearly condemn rhetoric that veers into incitement.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2025
Adverb
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The smoot framerate, excellent resolution, variety of play styles, amount of content, and new game modes definitely place this in the top tier of third-party games available.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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That’s definitely on that same river of where those players are coming from.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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For the Braves to make an eighth consecutive postseason appearance, Strider will surely need to have a big part in getting them there.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
28 May 2025
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Musk has clashed with regulators in numerous ways over the years and leveled criticisms of outdated bureaucracy that may be justified and surely inform his later efforts at DOGE.—
Eric Mack,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Adverb
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However, the end of the conversation was probably the headline – that Amodei refused to rule out AI becoming self-aware in key ways.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Valdez authored one of his finest starts as an Astro in what is probably his final season with the team.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
Adverb
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In those circumstances, the Social Security Administration would likely try to issue that money to survivors.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
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The reason they’re connected: The term limits proposal would need to go to Miami voters for final approval, meaning that question would likely be on the November ballot.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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The Reds have also just signed wing-back Jeremie Frimpong (possibly along with Florian Wirtz) to replace the out-going Trent Alexander-Arnold.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Storms blew through Charlotte with strong gusts, heavy rains and thunder and lightning Friday afternoon, and N.C. forecasters warned of possibly more severe weather into the evening.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
30 May 2025
Adverb
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And available estimates are assuredly undercounts because heat is not always accounted for on death certificates.—
The Editors,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
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Such a large deal almost assuredly would have to wait until rosters expand to 20 in July.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Potentially.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potentially. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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