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as in potentials
something that can develop or become actual
there's a possibility for violence in the situation
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as in events
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibilities
Getting to grips with the possibilities of advancements in 5G and other emerging super-fast network capabilities, as well as new generations of processor technology optimized for the delivery of AI and perhaps even quantum computing, will be a key challenge.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The poet’s appreciation for the artistic possibilities of community was often expressed in direct contrast to other, more distorted views of Blackness.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities.
—Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
While automation has opened new possibilities, many businesses still struggle to harness knowledge worker content for transformative GenAI initiatives.
—Sean Nathaniel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Popcorn’s influence lies in her ability to see beyond immediate trends and embrace future possibilities, always considering how brands and products can align with the emotional and practical needs of consumers.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Teste, dispassionately interested in himself simply as the human subject most available to his investigations, studies his soul as a mathematical combinatory of possibilities.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The free agent market for third basemen is thin, with other possibilities including Yoán Moncada and Gio Urshela.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Time is on your side; checking out all the possibilities and weighing the pros and cons will ensure no one takes advantage of you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The poet’s appreciation for the artistic possibilities of community was often expressed in direct contrast to other, more distorted views of Blackness.
—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
Because every little girl watching tonight sees that this is a country of possibilities.
—Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
While automation has opened new possibilities, many businesses still struggle to harness knowledge worker content for transformative GenAI initiatives.
—Sean Nathaniel, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Popcorn’s influence lies in her ability to see beyond immediate trends and embrace future possibilities, always considering how brands and products can align with the emotional and practical needs of consumers.
—Cathy Hackl, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Teste, dispassionately interested in himself simply as the human subject most available to his investigations, studies his soul as a mathematical combinatory of possibilities.
—Benjamin Kunkel, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
The free agent market for third basemen is thin, with other possibilities including Yoán Moncada and Gio Urshela.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 9 Dec. 2024
Time is on your side; checking out all the possibilities and weighing the pros and cons will ensure no one takes advantage of you.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibilities
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The problem is the hedge fund typically generates lots of taxable events that are not necessarily immediate income or asset value to the customer.Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Under Phillip’s leadership, Forbes’ Live events revenue increased 40% over the past two years and Forbes’ sales team delivered outstanding results, including more than 20 seven-figure advertising partnerships this year.Forbes Press Releases, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The inclusion of glass fibers prevents the material from shattering upon impact, addressing one of the primary concerns associated with ceramic watch cases.Bhanu Chopra, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Natalie Wilson, co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation, said that media attention can play a key role in helping solve missing persons cases.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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But so, too, do contingencies and unexpected events — from the skills and personalities of individual candidates to the impact of a world-girdling pandemic.David Lauter, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
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The filing contains no information on any commitments or contingencies during the reporting period.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Possibilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibilities. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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