Thesaurus results for MAYBE

maybe

adverb

ˈmā-bē

Definition of maybe

as in perhaps

it is possible maybe we can make it to the concert, if we hurry

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Recent Examples of maybe Price is maybe best known for her work on John Wells’ NBC series, Third Watch. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2026 Guys who last this long in the NFL are usually kickers, long snappers, and maybe a few quarterbacks. — Mac Engel october 6, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 If this was Jefferson’s hair, Kurin thought, maybe its DNA could be analyzed. — Gregory S. Schneider, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2026 And maybe this one says something more about the collective DNA. — Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for maybe

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For families While kids over eight are welcome, this property is perhaps best enjoyed in the company of adults.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Are there plans to expand that universe, perhaps through a sequel or series spin-off?

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of perhaps

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The season finale — or possibly the series finale, since HBO hasn’t renewed the show yet — wrapped up the mystery posed by the show’s premiere of who killed Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler).

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
The financial loss left Walker depressed, anguished and possibly suicidal.

— Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of possibly

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Brower and Simone learned that pigeons were a common source of food for people thousands of years ago and used the sun, and probably the earth's magnetic field, for navigation.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
Jack Wolf Westwood Lincoln Riley talks a big game about excelling in the Big Ten, but in losing badly to Oregon and its backup quarterback, USC probably couldn’t win the Pac-12 this year.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

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