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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Reinforcing the offensive and defensive lines theoretically should be the Giants’ goal at that No. 3 overall pick.
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
There's also a direct release mechanism, and all of this should theoretically help reduce the FOIA burden.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Also, improved selectivity theoretically leads to better swings at the punishable pitches.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Another theoretically environmentally friendly option is cotton-wool filters, not unlike the filter used in the classic Toddy to make cold brew.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
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Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Apr. 2025
There's also a direct release mechanism, and all of this should theoretically help reduce the FOIA burden.
—Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Also, improved selectivity theoretically leads to better swings at the punishable pitches.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
Another theoretically environmentally friendly option is cotton-wool filters, not unlike the filter used in the classic Toddy to make cold brew.
—Matthew Korfhage, Wired News, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for theoretically
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“Theoretically.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/theoretically. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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