as in maybe
it is possible
perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it
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Recent Examples of perhaps
Oli just about has the edge, courtesy of three-quarters of that amazingly frugal Chelsea defence and perhaps just a tiny little extra dose of X-factor further forward.
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
And a third category were boxes outfitted with plastic plants, perhaps signaling absentee owners or landlords who seek to simulate care.
—Sonja Dümpelmann, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
Though perhaps the spiders would be happier living alone.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
The Bears also could be a candidate to trade down in the first round, but that would depend on how things shake out ahead of them and if a player at a premium position (perhaps Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders) goes unselected in the first nine picks.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2025
And a third category were boxes outfitted with plastic plants, perhaps signaling absentee owners or landlords who seek to simulate care.
—Sonja Dümpelmann, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025
Though perhaps the spiders would be happier living alone.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
The Bears also could be a candidate to trade down in the first round, but that would depend on how things shake out ahead of them and if a player at a premium position (perhaps Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders) goes unselected in the first nine picks.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perhaps
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In the case of the DOGE attacks, maybe less consideration is required when the demand is for a trillion dollars.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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There was a pause that lasted maybe three or four minutes but seemed much longer; the wet woods stayed silent except for the low sound of wind in the trees.—
Bill Thomas,
Outdoor Life,
24 Apr. 2025
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Scherzer ordered Hemphill to remain jailed after prosecutors raised concerns about him possibly fleeing the country, citing his wealth and connections — including a history of philanthropy and family real estate holdings.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Powell, like Wall Street economists, has said that Trump's moves to raise tariffs - including a new 145% tax rate on most Chinese imports - could push inflation higher at least in the short term, and possibly for longer.—
Jason Lange,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The best is probably Jonathan Bullard, a decent run-stuffer who was a 17-game starter for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense last season.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
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The data goes to show that many moms aren’t waiting around for their family, who is probably too dependent on her planning skills, to schedule a special dinner just for her.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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