1
as in apparently
to all outward appearances
presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
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2
as in likely
by reasonable assumption
presumably he'll come later
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Recent Examples of presumably
Seana Dowling-Guyer, an animal behaviorist at Tufts University who was not involved in the research, argues that before tuning into their favorite shows, owners should learn how their pets react to different stimuli, per Science News—presumably to avoid further stressing an already nervous pup.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
For Eilish, the presently untitled project — presumably involving live performance footage in some way, based on her Saturday night comments in Manchester — follows the 2021 concert movie Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 19 July 2025
Soon, the arrival of an old friend and familiar jeopardy force Dexter to head down to New York City himself, presumably seeking Harrison.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
This fact alone tells us that interstellar objects were being produced relatively early in the lifetime of the galaxy, presumably along with exoplanetary systems.
—Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 10 July 2025
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 July 2025
For Eilish, the presently untitled project — presumably involving live performance footage in some way, based on her Saturday night comments in Manchester — follows the 2021 concert movie Happier Than Ever: A Love Letter to Los Angeles.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 19 July 2025
Soon, the arrival of an old friend and familiar jeopardy force Dexter to head down to New York City himself, presumably seeking Harrison.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
This fact alone tells us that interstellar objects were being produced relatively early in the lifetime of the galaxy, presumably along with exoplanetary systems.
—Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumably
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Now plans are afoot for the U.S. to launch drone barrages of its own, with the Pentagon unveiling a new attack drone apparently in response to a presidential request.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The guard checked around and snuck the ring from the box into his pocket, but apparently didn’t count on security cameras catching the whole thing.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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The primary contest will likely pit MAGA voters in the Palmetto State against one another.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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Whether or not Wednesday’s quake was the one envisioned in Tatsuki’s manga, public vigilance against potential disaster will likely linger in Japan long after this week’s waves recede.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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Address: Livadia Bay, Antiparos 840 07, Greece This luxury beach resort took the idea of bohemian design and went all-in—there’s a woven pendant light or bamboo furniture item seemingly around every corner.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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The verse also seemingly mocks Pusha’s age and hints at the drama swirling in the media—particularly surrounding TMZ coverage.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
14 July 2025
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Fantastic Four will probably underperform significantly, like the previous two MCU releases, and Superman will probably wind up at the higher end of the $600 million range.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Chip Kelly can, and probably will, have a field day with all the different things Jeanty can do. Expect a productive rookie year from Jeanty, who should be an offensive focal point alongside Brock Bowers very soon.—
Nick Baumgardner,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The American online gaming industry has produced exactly one profitable quarter in seven years of operation—a stunning indictment of an industry supposedly worth billions.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Even a single strand could supposedly expose someone’s race or criminality.—
Book Marks
August 1,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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It’s widely expected Abbott will declare school vouchers an emergency item this session, perhaps as soon as his State of State address Sunday, which would fast-track the legislation.—
Keri Heath,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Cook’s all-too-brief career is perhaps the most frustrating what-if in Cincinnati sports history.—
Jeff Suess,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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Unlike Putin's crude asset seizures, Trump's extortion operates through ostensibly voluntary settlements and pro bono commitments.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Sean Brock's newest restaurant, Sho Pizza Bar, will open officially on April 14 after a series of friends-and-family dinners and other private events, scheduled ostensibly to work out the kinks.—
Mackensy Lunsford,
The Tennessean,
23 July 2025
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And maybe somebody can tell them to just simmer down.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The Enquirer's Just Askin' series aims to answer the questions that no one seems to have an answer for, except maybe Google.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
29 July 2025
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“Presumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumably. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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