Synonyms
Examples of presumably in a Sentence
presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
Recent Examples on the Web
Now Quentin and his merry band of murderous gays are dead by her hand, presumably leaving Greg to enjoy an undivided inheritance of $500 million.
—
Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
Six-year-old Louis and nine-year-old Charlotte's portraits presumably depict Kate, from the shoulders up.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
The other expressions in the Private Reserve series are worth checking out, too, particularly the tequila finish (which presumably spent time in barrels used to age Jose Cuervo or one of its sister tequilas, since both Cuervo and Bushmills are owned by Proximo Spirits).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
The two reconnect in a happy ending for Ross and Wilson leaves to deal with presumably bigger issues.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for presumably 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Judy Berman, TIME, 17 Feb. 2025
Six-year-old Louis and nine-year-old Charlotte's portraits presumably depict Kate, from the shoulders up.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
The other expressions in the Private Reserve series are worth checking out, too, particularly the tequila finish (which presumably spent time in barrels used to age Jose Cuervo or one of its sister tequilas, since both Cuervo and Bushmills are owned by Proximo Spirits).
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2025
The two reconnect in a happy ending for Ross and Wilson leaves to deal with presumably bigger issues.
—Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 15 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for presumably
Dictionary Entries Near presumably
Cite this Entry
“Presumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presumably. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
presumably
adverb
pre·sum·ably
pri-ˈzü-mə-blē 
: one would presume : it seems likely : probably
presumably he'll come later
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share