theoretically
adverb
the·o·ret·i·cal·ly
ˌthē-ə-ˈre-ti-k(ə-)lē 
ˌthir-ˈe-ti-
1
: according to an ideal or assumed set of facts or principles : in theory
2
: in a theoretical way
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In March, Anthropic released a report revealing that AI could theoretically take over most tasks in business and finance, management, computer science, math, legal, and office administration roles, including 94% of tasks for computer and math workers.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The Royals could theoretically have a hotter hitter, even a temporarily hotter hitter, follow Witt to the plate.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Instead of building multi-billion-dollar pipelines to move hydrogen across the country, mining companies could theoretically tap the rock beneath their own boots to power their operations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Tax auction properties could theoretically seem like a wonderful opportunity for an investor or first-time homebuyer to take on a fixer property and use sweat equity to affordably acquire a home or rental.
—Graham Womack
may 18, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 May 2026
The Royals could theoretically have a hotter hitter, even a temporarily hotter hitter, follow Witt to the plate.
—Sam McDowell May 19, Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
Instead of building multi-billion-dollar pipelines to move hydrogen across the country, mining companies could theoretically tap the rock beneath their own boots to power their operations.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Tax auction properties could theoretically seem like a wonderful opportunity for an investor or first-time homebuyer to take on a fixer property and use sweat equity to affordably acquire a home or rental.
—Graham Womack
may 18, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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“Theoretically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theoretically. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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