as in maybe
it is possible
perhaps we will not have to take this exam, but I doubt it
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Recent Examples of perhaps
But in time, other countries—perhaps Germany itself—might feel the need if a credible European deterrent is not established quickly, experts say.
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
But to date there has been no answer to what would appear to be a fundamental question – and perhaps a flaw in the decision to place ethnic studies in a ninth-grade class.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The efforts to cut diplomatic posts and overseas staffing are part of an internal campaign to reduce the State Department's operations budget, perhaps by as much as 20%, according to two U.S. officials with knowledge of the evolving discussions.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
One look that was perhaps a favorite of many including myself was worn to the Le Grand Diner du Louvre at the Louvre.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
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Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
But to date there has been no answer to what would appear to be a fundamental question – and perhaps a flaw in the decision to place ethnic studies in a ninth-grade class.
—Marsha Sutton, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
The efforts to cut diplomatic posts and overseas staffing are part of an internal campaign to reduce the State Department's operations budget, perhaps by as much as 20%, according to two U.S. officials with knowledge of the evolving discussions.
—arkansasonline.com, 7 Mar. 2025
One look that was perhaps a favorite of many including myself was worn to the Le Grand Diner du Louvre at the Louvre.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for perhaps
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The only thing that dates it is the term ‘neo-soul’ — maybe that’s the issue.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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Well, maybe more with the other Rangers than Shesterkin, who did not allow a goal after the first period and made multiple strong saves to keep New York close.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Cooking sense: likely from Middle English basten, possibly influenced by similar Old French roots, referring to moistening meat with fat or juices during roasting.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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At École Pointe-au-Chien, the focus is on teaching local French dialects first, an approach the school's founders believe is unique in the state and possibly the country.—
Aubri Juhasz,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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On Tuesday, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the dismantling of USAID probably violated the U.S. Constitution and blocked further cuts, but stopped short of reversing firings or fully resurrecting the agency.—
David Rising and Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
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Oh, for sure, my parents probably immediately, but my whole family is involved in music for the most part.—
Stefan Stevenson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Perhaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/perhaps. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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