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as in potential
something that can develop or become actual
there's a possibility for violence in the situation
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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 blade went in all the way to the optic nerve, which meant there would be no possibility of saving the vision.
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
In the years to come, other skaters are sure to attempt them as well, opening the possibility of raising the bar by introducing new variations.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
Students are particularly affected, their parents and educators told me; some have asked whether college scholarships could be rescinded because of their ethnicity, and some now prefer remote learning because of the possibility of raids.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Even the possibility of a lengthy and public court battle can be a powerful deterrent, many physicians told ProPublica.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
In the years to come, other skaters are sure to attempt them as well, opening the possibility of raising the bar by introducing new variations.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Feb. 2026
Students are particularly affected, their parents and educators told me; some have asked whether college scholarships could be rescinded because of their ethnicity, and some now prefer remote learning because of the possibility of raids.
—Yvonne Wingett Sanchez, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
Even the possibility of a lengthy and public court battle can be a powerful deterrent, many physicians told ProPublica.
—Cassandra Jaramillo, CNN Money, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
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Most people at the meeting, held over Microsoft Teams, expressed excitement at the potential for conservation in an area stretching from Will Rogers State Beach to Torrance, plus 200 yards inland.—
Susanne Rust
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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But potential alone does not pay the bills, lower energy costs or create opportunity.—
Steve Hershey,
Baltimore Sun,
11 Feb. 2026
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The event will, in particular, monitor several metrics, including motion control, dynamic balance, and impact resistance.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Both mishaps were unfortunate events as medals have been hard to come by through the early days of the Winter Olympics.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Strategy to come out on top Still, experts caution against underestimating China’s long-term prospects.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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And then there are pitchers working their way back from injuries, such as Drew Thorpe, and prospects aiming to eventually take the next step in Schultz, Smith and Tanner McDougal.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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The mysterious case of a chain-saw-wielding vandal who appeared to randomly terrorize trees in and around downtown Los Angeles last year has come to an anticlimactic close.—
Grace Toohey,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Lewis, executive director of Community Center for Immigrants, had just received an update on his case the night before.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
12 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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Chopra teaches that intention in the field of pure potentiality has infinite organizing power.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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That attorney is now pursuing the case on a contingency basis, meaning the family does not pay unless there is a recovery.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Drummond’s office said the state’s outside attorneys are working on a contingency basis, so no fees will be paid unless the state recovers something through a judgment or settlement.—
Paul Monies,
Oklahoma Watch,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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