plausibly

adverb

Definition of plausiblynext
as in reasonably

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausibly
  1. conceivably
  2. practically
  3. possibly
  4. perhaps
Adverb
  • If former President Donald Trump is elected president, the nation's loudest anti-vaccine proponent could conceivably be in a position to drastically transform U.S. health policy.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • The judge had previously said the trial could conceivably stretch into next year, as the prosecution was still not done presenting its case.
    Erik Ortiz, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of conceivably
Adverb
  • The only question is how sizable the GOP majority will be in a chamber where the legislative filibuster practically ensures that 60 votes are needed to pass new measures.
    Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Jennifer Lopez has worn practically the same style equation before, too.
    Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of practically
Adverb
  • Speaking of which, the Xbox Elite controller may possibly be the golden standard for modern controllers.
    Carlos Mejia, PCMAG, 11 Nov. 2024
  • There will possibly be California Attorney General Rob Bonta, best known for tough enforcement of state laws mandating huge amounts of dense new housing.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of possibly
Adverb
  • Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet: Taking over a San Jose Earthquakes team that finished last in the entire league and gave up the most goals (78) in MLS history.
    Harold Gutmann, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Despite all this—or perhaps because of it—Trump won a popular majority.
    Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of perhaps
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