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as in potential
something that can develop or become actual
there's a possibility for violence in the situation
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as in event
something that might happen
winning the championship is a real possibility for us
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Recent Examples of possibility
The defense asked the judge to impose life with the possibility of parole.
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
And Lutnick seems enthusiastic about the cost-cutting possibilities.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Usually at this stage of the Oscar race, the documentary category possibilities range far and wide.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
The company is in discussions with holders of its Convertible Notes regarding potential refinancing and liquidity options, including the possibility of a Chapter 11 restructuring.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
And Lutnick seems enthusiastic about the cost-cutting possibilities.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 19 Nov. 2024
Usually at this stage of the Oscar race, the documentary category possibilities range far and wide.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 19 Nov. 2024
The company is in discussions with holders of its Convertible Notes regarding potential refinancing and liquidity options, including the possibility of a Chapter 11 restructuring.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for possibility
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Make 2024 different from previous years and unlock all your hidden potentials.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Beyond its economic implications, the legislation reflects an understanding of blockchain’s potential to drive financial inclusion.Tonya Evans, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Together, the pair built their own ofrenda at home, then picked out costumes and painted their faces before heading to the annual event at the start of November on the city’s Northside.Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
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This year the event celebrates 25 years of honoring the best of Latin music in Spanish and Portuguese.Nicole Acevedo, NBC News, 15 Nov. 2024
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The prospect of creating a stop motion film is daunting, to say the least.Ryan Fleming, Deadline, 22 Nov. 2024
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Being brought so close to the prospect of death awakens ghosts from Leila’s past that the woman must address.Jamie Lang, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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Testimony in the civil case began on Aug. 12 in the 423rd District Court and the verdict was returned on Monday.Austin American-Statesman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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In other cases, traveling across the country to see loved ones can be difficult and costly.Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 21 Nov. 2024
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Typically, the editors will set up multiple story lines in each episode that ultimately coalesce by the time the contestants reach Tribal Council into two or three potentialities.Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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If Vietnam damaged the credibility of experts, experts were no more inclined to value the democratic potentialities of the public.Daniel Bessner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Apr. 2017
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Nix Patterson, a contingency law firm for commercial litigation and personal injuries, believes in stepping up when others back down.Chris Gallagher, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Under the Jenny leadership, Doxa has made strides into other areas of the watch market that are likely more profitable than serving a nerdy contingency of folks nostalgic for the glory days of analog SCUBA diving.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Possibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/possibility. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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