1
as in apparently
to all outward appearances
presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
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2
as in likely
by reasonable assumption
presumably he'll come later
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Recent Examples of presumably
Lynch was given an honorary Oscar in 2019, presumably due to the massive guilt the Academy felt at its decades-long oversight.
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Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The reptile, presumably a local resident of one of the watering holes on the course, interrupted his game by wandering onto the green.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
That number is released with a two-week delay and will presumably rise further.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
In the past year, hundreds of men in the Central African Republic have reported the presumably delusional belief that their genitals have gone missing.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Dave Schilling, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025
The reptile, presumably a local resident of one of the watering holes on the course, interrupted his game by wandering onto the green.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2025
That number is released with a two-week delay and will presumably rise further.
—Neil Irwin, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
In the past year, hundreds of men in the Central African Republic have reported the presumably delusional belief that their genitals have gone missing.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for presumably
Adverb
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Not going anywhere, except, apparently, to the top of the list of those who continue to endure.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Mar. 2025
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Each personality is trapped in this specific hell, a never-ending series of dentist appointments, eternal Christmas card-writing, constantly being in a plane apparently about to crash.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Since commercial vehicles are subject to speed limits, those trucks are likely traveling far more slowly than the garden variety Porsche 911 owner.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2025
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This will likely depend on how competitive the Blue Jays are at the trade deadline.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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While the Duchess of Sussex’s new lifestyle show is brimming with celebrity cameos — Mindy Kaling and Abigail Spencer appear in the series — her most notable co-stars may very well be her seemingly endless array of spring-ready outfits.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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However, during his address before a joint session of Congress Tuesday, Trump clearly identified Musk as the person running DOGE, seemingly contradicting his own administration.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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Expect a rough battle, lots of fireworks, and most probably a long shutdown.—
Richard McGahey,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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And honestly, like Toby says in the film, people are probably the biggest thing to be afraid of, more than stepping on venomous snakes.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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The nineteen-forties and fifties were supposedly an era of liberal consensus, when both parties agreed on the virtues of the welfare state and a U.S.-led international order.—
Beverly Gage,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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Rubio supposedly rejected Musk’s accusation, mentioning that more than 1,500 employees had opted to take buyouts, which should count toward workforce reduction numbers, according to multiple reports.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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This is perhaps best embodied by LACO concertmaster Margaret Batjer, who is director of the Colburn School’s Music Academy.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
Adverb
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These movements ostensibly supporting and elevating military service are also measures to keep veterans on a leash, the ISW said.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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Despite the vote and the city’s broader pledges to expand affordable housing options, signs of reluctance surfaced during discussions to nudge forward projects that would, ostensibly, advance that goal.—
Jaime Moore-Carrillo,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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She’s welcomed by A.J. and Isaac, two new friends of Camille, who also maybe live there.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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There’s also a newness to it — and maybe even a pressure to the moment — that can feel challenging.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Presumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/presumably. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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