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
But coming to Shaq’s Fun House, even more than going to a Warrior’s game or perhaps seeing the Super Bowl itself, was the big draw.
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
But perhaps the night’s theme was best summed up by a proverb, not from Italy, but Coventry’s native continent.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Cupshe has perhaps the most extensive selection of expansive-size, underwire bikinis.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Or perhaps Raimi is just kicking it back to his more brazen early years as a director.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
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Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Feb. 2026
But perhaps the night’s theme was best summed up by a proverb, not from Italy, but Coventry’s native continent.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026
Cupshe has perhaps the most extensive selection of expansive-size, underwire bikinis.
—Tamim Alnuweiri, InStyle, 7 Feb. 2026
Or perhaps Raimi is just kicking it back to his more brazen early years as a director.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perhaps
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And maybe part of that call of fate was to work for the brilliant, but odd, and never boring Irving Langmuir.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
5 Feb. 2026
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For now, some are off to Italy in search of a medal, others will be visiting their families, and maybe two or three will come back with a better tan.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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Sign Pickens to an extension The quickest final conclusion that could possibly happen is the team simply signing him to a long-term extension before March 11.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Republican-majority Indiana House is expected to take up the Bears legislation, and possibly make changes, before lawmakers aim to adjourn February 27.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some are strong sellers that are being made available at sizeable discounts, while others are older medications, have inexpensive generic alternatives or are being offered at prices that are probably comparable to what drugmakers receive from insurers.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Most are passionate about food and/or art, probably the two leading draws for anyone visiting San Miguel.—
Megan Spurrell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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