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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
Easter Sunday brings the reflective season of Lent to its conclusion, focusing on the possibilities of spiritual rebirth from personal sacrifice toward a larger goal.
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Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
McDonald's used humanoid robots in one location for a short period to test reactions and explore possibilities.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Futures markets reflect that those relatively optimistic possibilities are in play.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Just as the universe is infinitely creative, so are the possibilities in your life.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The breakthrough opens the door to new possibilities for the study of the elusive material.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
What looked like a narrow corridor of cosmic architectures now opens into an embarrassment of possibilities.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
As a whole, the design poses some very intriguing possibilities.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The integration of AUVs into submarine operations opens up a wide array of mission possibilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Michael Pfleger, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
McDonald's used humanoid robots in one location for a short period to test reactions and explore possibilities.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Futures markets reflect that those relatively optimistic possibilities are in play.
—Matt Peterson, CNBC, 28 Mar. 2026
Just as the universe is infinitely creative, so are the possibilities in your life.
—Olivia Munson, USA Today, 28 Mar. 2026
The breakthrough opens the door to new possibilities for the study of the elusive material.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
What looked like a narrow corridor of cosmic architectures now opens into an embarrassment of possibilities.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
As a whole, the design poses some very intriguing possibilities.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
The integration of AUVs into submarine operations opens up a wide array of mission possibilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
Noun
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Interestingly, the materials could achieve 100-million-volt potentials over mere centimeters rather than kilometers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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With greater overall masses and deeper gravitational potentials, normal matter is extremely difficult to eject from these objects.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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The trial was delayed for years because of multiple postponements, defense challenges over the use of DNA evidence, and the efforts of prosecutors to reconstruct events involving multiple victims across a five-year timeline.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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The 38-year-old posted herself on Instagram at community events, from political rallies to parades to little league baseball games.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2026
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And where there is injustice and frustration, the potentialities for violence are greater.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
12 Oct. 2025
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The records also show Renfro is facing several other charges from previous cases, including assault causing bodily injury, assault causing bodily injury-family violence, evading arrest or detention, and continuous violence against the family.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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As of that March 25 filing, 185 eligible attorneys had applied to the incentive program, requesting 2,475 cases.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Other top-30 prospects starting the season in the California League include shortstop Jorge Quintana (7), catchers Ty Harvey (8) and Truitt Madonna (24), outfielders Ryan Wideman (9) and Kale Fountain (10) and right-hander Bryan Balzer (29).—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 75th Derby featured three of the top four horses in The Daily Racing Form’s weekly top 20 ranking of Kentucky Derby prospects — Chief Wallabee, Commandment and Nearly — as well as 13th-ranked The Puma.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Chinese analysts say the move signals a shift toward quasi-carrier operations and could indicate preparations for potential contingencies involving Beijing, adding to regional strategic tensions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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One source previously told CNN the unit’s presence gives commanders more options for a range of contingencies.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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