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
After that, Tehran is supposed to discuss with Oman and the Gulf states how the strait will be administered, leaving open the possibility that tolls could be imposed later.
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Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
So working across different countries and with different partners can really expand our possibilities creatively, financially, and in terms of reach.
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Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Relative humidity values below 15% south of Modesto and Fresno will raise the possibility of wildfire activity.
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Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Another possibility is that AMD made the move for performance reasons.
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Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for possibility
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
So working across different countries and with different partners can really expand our possibilities creatively, financially, and in terms of reach.
—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Relative humidity values below 15% south of Modesto and Fresno will raise the possibility of wildfire activity.
—
Sean MacAday,
Sacbee.com,
22 June 2026
Another possibility is that AMD made the move for performance reasons.
—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for possibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
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Organizers had urged attendees earlier in the day Sunday to monitor conditions closely as forecasts called for the potential of severe thunderstorms across DC.
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The act of focusing intently on an object—a holy name, a mantra, the Eucharist—has the potential to transform a person’s desires.
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Greenwood is leading a series of high-profile events to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.
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Fans from around the world attended the event, with many saying this World Cup has felt different.
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The rules were altered in 2004 at the urging of Algeria, which was struggling to field a competitive national team with wholly domestic players and saw dozens of better prospects from the diaspora living in France.
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Argentina are perhaps the team who raised the loudest questions about their prospects while still actually progressing.
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Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.
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Around 100 immigration cases are scheduled at one time and respondents must attend in person, a practice that has strained an already overwhelmed system and further complicated the shifting legal landscape, attorneys working in the court say.
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But that potentiality feels nascent in Slater’s current rendering of the part rather than fully acknowledged and explored.
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Quantum Thinking As Catalyst For Innovation Quantum theory describes a reality shaped by uncertainty, potentiality and interconnection.
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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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After the large crowd gathered on the Capitol’s West steps to take some photographs, a smaller contingency of a couple of hundred people filed into the statehouse to carry on the rally.
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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