believably

adverb

Definition of believablynext
as in credibly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for believably
  1. probably
  2. outwardly
  3. likely
Adverb
  • Antar said that with the granite base, the sculpture probably weighs closer to 90 pounds.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Then again, a healthy Kreider probably has more value to teams trying to make a long playoff run.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • The internal struggle to remain strong for the family and community often leads to silently carrying emotional weight while outwardly uplifting others.
    Essence, Essence, 10 Jan. 2025
  • In the lawsuit, the trade groups say the new rule violates the Fair Credit Reporting Act, a law that outwardly permits consumer reporting agencies to report information about medical debt and authorizes creditors to consider that information.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of outwardly
Adverb
  • But Biden leaves office on Jan. 20, and the recovery effort will likely sprawl for years to come.
    Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
  • The Kings hadn’t played since their double-overtime win over the Miami Heat on Monday, leaving three days between games, which likely would have meant at least one rigorous practice with Brown at the helm.
    Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of likely
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Thesaurus Entries Near believably

believable

believably

believe

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