1
as in potential
something that can develop or become actual
there's a possibility for violence in the situation
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2
as in event
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibility
The sentiment could be felt throughout the meeting as residents questioned the possibility of the project’s footprint expanding, and the impact on property values for homes that would be left standing.
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Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Unfortunately for Judge, though, the possibility of acquiring Turang seems like a longshot.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
That's a possibility that would hurt local minority representation in some parts of the country, says Maureen Edobor, an assistant law professor at Washington and Lee University.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 May 2026
The Middle East badly needs a better model of possibility and success.
—Daniel Benaim, Time, 18 May 2026
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Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
Unfortunately for Judge, though, the possibility of acquiring Turang seems like a longshot.
—Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
That's a possibility that would hurt local minority representation in some parts of the country, says Maureen Edobor, an assistant law professor at Washington and Lee University.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 May 2026
The Middle East badly needs a better model of possibility and success.
—Daniel Benaim, Time, 18 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
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In fact, white clover flourishes best in full sun, says Watkins who sees the potential for clover to flourish in USDA Zones 6-9 and beyond year-round.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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The results suggest a broad surge in support for loosening restrictions on research into substances such as psilocybin and MDMA to probe their potential for medical use.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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Food and drink There is daily breakfast service in Aujourd’hui, as well as the occasional special event such as the beloved Teddy Bear Breakfast during the holidays.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 May 2026
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Indeed, the tapping of an individual button is perhaps the least significant event on the planet, shifting nothing apart from the dust beneath it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Influenced by traditional preferences for boys, and concerned about the economic prospects of their families, many couples sought to make sure their one kid was a boy rather than a girl.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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To anyone familiar with high-dimensional geometry, the prospect would seem preposterous.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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My own research in the Princeton Music Cognition Lab peels back the everyday experience of imagining something while listening to music to identify a striking case of this collision between the individual and the collective.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Fani Willis moves to disqualify Trent Brown from cases involving her office.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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But that potentiality feels nascent in Slater’s current rendering of the part rather than fully acknowledged and explored.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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The film is set in 2029, a mere three years from now, demonstrating both an optimism about the potentiality of AI and a pessimism about the city’s trajectory.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Jan. 2026
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The lease will be subject to various contingencies that allow local governments to fund portions of the project.—
Lucy Marques,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said his office was helping coordinate contingency efforts.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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