conceivably

adverb

con·​ceiv·​ably kən-ˈsē-və-blē How to pronounce conceivably (audio)
Synonyms of conceivablynext
1
: in a conceivable manner
2
: it may be conceived : possibly
we could conceivably finish next week

Examples of conceivably in a Sentence

we could conceivably finish the project next week
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As a practical matter, this means athletes and their schools in different jurisdictions are being treated differently, with some conceivably gaining competitive advantages. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Apr. 2026 And both the scuttlebutt and spoilers could conceivably conspire to hurt the bottom line. Chris Lee, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026 Gas prices could conceivably hit record levels of $5 per gallon if nobody acts to clear the bottleneck in Strait of Hormuz, De Haan said. Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026 Former University of Kansas golfer Gary Woodland on Sunday could conceivably complete one of the greatest comebacks in not only PGA Tour history, but the history of professional sports. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for conceivably

Word History

First Known Use

1625, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of conceivably was in 1625

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“Conceivably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceivably. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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