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as in potentials
something that can develop or become actual
there's a possibility for violence in the situation
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as in events
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibilities
Overcome Didier Deschamps’ side on July 9 – a tall order at the moment given how good Les Bleus look – and heads will be spinning at the possibilities that could await.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Canada getting out of the group stage, complete with one of the World Cup’s great barnstorming performances against Qatar, led an entire nation still curious about the sport to buy into this team’s possibilities.
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Carl Anka,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Instead of concentrating on today's opportunities, your thoughts drift toward tomorrow's possibilities.
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Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
But after his imprisonment, Lilburne’s Proposition became the defining cause of the radical Leveller movement, which subsequently dedicated itself to unlocking all of the revolutionary possibilities lurking in the word equal.
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Teresa M. Bejan,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
As media formats have transformed, so too have the possibilities for historical storytelling.
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Paul Buccieri,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
After ruling out all other possibilities, Dhingra finally diagnosed Williams with IC‑MPGN, a kidney disease related to the immune system.
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Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Your curious mind sees possibilities, yet a course fee, trip idea, or upgrade may clash with your budget, so compare options patiently and decide what matters now.
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Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Style the tank with some jeans, throw the cardigan over a dress, or sport the joggers under a hoodie—the outfit possibilities are endless.
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Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
4 July 2026
Canada getting out of the group stage, complete with one of the World Cup’s great barnstorming performances against Qatar, led an entire nation still curious about the sport to buy into this team’s possibilities.
—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
4 July 2026
Instead of concentrating on today's opportunities, your thoughts drift toward tomorrow's possibilities.
—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2026
But after his imprisonment, Lilburne’s Proposition became the defining cause of the radical Leveller movement, which subsequently dedicated itself to unlocking all of the revolutionary possibilities lurking in the word equal.
—
Teresa M. Bejan,
The Atlantic,
3 July 2026
As media formats have transformed, so too have the possibilities for historical storytelling.
—
Paul Buccieri,
HollywoodReporter,
2 July 2026
After ruling out all other possibilities, Dhingra finally diagnosed Williams with IC‑MPGN, a kidney disease related to the immune system.
—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Your curious mind sees possibilities, yet a course fee, trip idea, or upgrade may clash with your budget, so compare options patiently and decide what matters now.
—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Style the tank with some jeans, throw the cardigan over a dress, or sport the joggers under a hoodie—the outfit possibilities are endless.
—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
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However, enthusiastically advocating for the empowering benefits of hypertext and hypermedia or skeptically warning against their manipulative potentials might not be the only available choice.
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Fortunately, by Gemini season, your world gets a little brighter — new ideas, travel plans or opportunities open doors to new potentials.
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Authors think humans might just be able to leverage a few tools at our disposal to change the course of huge weather events.
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Tickets were still available for purchase on the X Games website as of early Friday evening, ranging from $19 single-day entry tickets to more than $400 premium tickets with access to the concerts on top of the X Games events.
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And where there is injustice and frustration, the potentialities for violence are greater.
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Counties investigate these cases, and officials acknowledge that fraud exists, but neither the state nor local property appraisers publish verifiable statewide fraud statistics.
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Organizers of celebrations months in the making had to adjust or cancel activities entirely as much of the East Coast sweltered under heat that approached and in many cases surpassed triple digits.
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Of the 20, UM has 11 who are four-star prospects and four who are five-star players.
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Managers typically make an effort to get most if not all of the prospects one each roster in the game, often limiting pitchers to one inning or less of work with hitters often getting pinch hit for at some point.
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Davis said events of that scale require planning months — sometimes a year — in advance, with contingencies built into nearly every scenario.
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That’s true even when proceeds are held in escrow (exceptions can apply if the escrow is tied to contingencies), or when payment is deferred.
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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