credibly

adverb

Definition of crediblynext
as in believably

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credibly
  1. probably
  2. likely
  3. outwardly
  4. possibly
  5. apparently
  6. ostensibly
  7. seemingly
  8. supposedly
Adverb
  • Some legal experts have said that a higher court would probably block a sentencing if Merchan were to order one between now and Trump's inauguration.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 23 Nov. 2024
  • Mount a Sturdy Bag Dispenser If you’re obsessed with home organization, this plastic bag storage solution will probably be your favorite.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • Still, if the Sharks’ template is any indication, the Penguins will likely be challenged to become contenders again — not just this season but for years to come.
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Dat Truong, 32, a 10-year Denver police officer, will likely be decertified from working as a police officer in Colorado due to the conviction.
    Shelly Bradbury, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • Her next-door neighbor and fellow actor Terry (Pete Holmes) is outwardly supportive but really just wants to get her into bed.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
  • But from this outwardly modest architect came visual drama that gave rise to a mythical idea of living well in New York City.
    David Netto, Curbed, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of outwardly
Adverb
  • Rivian says that was an isolated glitch, possibly tied to me using a loaner vehicle.
    Camila Domonoske, NPR, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Traffic camera footage showed another man, possibly the truck's seller, chasing after another man who fled in a slightly different direction.
    Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of possibly
Adverb
  • Little about the house changed, but workers did apparently fix the roof, per spies on the Brooklyn Heights Blog.
    Bridget Read, Curbed, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Miyagi-Do’s opponents this time are Dublin Thunder, apparently a dojo full of Irish stereotypes (complimentary).
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of apparently
Adverb
  • But even his newest series, Landman, which is ostensibly about the oil business in southwest Texas, features Mexican cartels and inconvenient cadavers.
    Noel Murray, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024
  • Irvine City Council positions are ostensibly nonpartisan offices, but Park and Liu approach the dais from starkly different political backgrounds.
    Jonathan Horwitz, Orange County Register, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of ostensibly
Adverb
  • One of the show's main characters will seemingly not return, which has left many questioning whether the show is – or should be – continuing.
    Dina Kaur, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
  • The marketing campaign has seemingly become more and more viral each year, as Spotify ups its graphic design and data personalization game.
    Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Definition of seemingly
Adverb
  • Scott, the old pro, knows how to give these scenes a vicious vitality that overcomes any thoughts about how the Romans supposedly got live sharks in the water.
    Alison Willmore, Vulture, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Like all first ladies, Melania launched an initiative to supposedly improve the lives of a certain segment of the American public.
    Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of supposedly
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