as in maybe
it is possible
perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it
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The world witnessed many investors hurriedly liquidate properties at a loss, perhaps driven by short-term fear and market pessimism.
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Rodolfo Delgado, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Today’s teams hardly boast the same number of global superstars, but Champions League success for Inter – following the lesser European titles of the Europa League and Conference League for Atalanta and AS Roma, respectively – would perhaps offer a glimpse of an Italian Renaissance.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
But a new dish on the restaurant’s menu, the Five Regions Half Duck, perhaps best represents the 24 Suns mission of digging deep into all of China’s regional cuisines.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Commentary and opinions Stock market investors don’t have much to cheer about in the second Trump term, except perhaps for a new and almost flawless trading strategy — the ‘TACO’ trade, writes columnist Michael Hiltzik.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
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Rodolfo Delgado, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
Today’s teams hardly boast the same number of global superstars, but Champions League success for Inter – following the lesser European titles of the Europa League and Conference League for Atalanta and AS Roma, respectively – would perhaps offer a glimpse of an Italian Renaissance.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
But a new dish on the restaurant’s menu, the Five Regions Half Duck, perhaps best represents the 24 Suns mission of digging deep into all of China’s regional cuisines.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025
Commentary and opinions Stock market investors don’t have much to cheer about in the second Trump term, except perhaps for a new and almost flawless trading strategy — the ‘TACO’ trade, writes columnist Michael Hiltzik.
—Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perhaps
Adverb
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So again, working with people that knew people that maybe had sold in, but also people that understood the luxury brands.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Oh yeah, maybe cast a very attractive Australian with a voice that sounds like what a Hästens mattress would sound like.—
Rolin Jones,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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Nevertheless, new tariffs may directly affect UPS by increasing costs for customers and possibly decreasing shipping volumes, especially in international trade.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Also, your bladder becomes overfilled to accommodate a large volume of urine and is less efficient in emptying, which leads to incomplete bladder emptying and possibly even urinary tract infections.—
Sara Reardon,
Flow Space,
10 June 2025
Adverb
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The truth is your child is probably already pretty good at blowing air out of their mouth—thanks to all that practice blowing bubble wands and birthday candles.—
Aleksandra Weber,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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The Jolly Rancher family probably considers this flavor an unkempt cousin who’s always late and one missed shower away from looking presentable at the function.—
Pete Cottell,
Wired News,
12 June 2025
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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