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possibility
noun as in feasibility, likelihood; chance
Strongest matches
action, circumstance, hazard, hope, incident, opportunity, probability, prospect, risk
Strong matches
achievability, attainableness, break, contingency, fling, fluke, fortuity, happening, instance, liability, likeliness, occasion, occurrence, odds, plausibility, play, potentiality, practicability, prayer, shot, stab, toss-up
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Example Sentences
Southern California will have a respite from hot, dry weather this weekend as colder temperatures sweep in — bringing with them the possibility of scattered rain showers and snow in the mountains.
The possibility of increased deportations and workplace raids, however, could put him on a collision course with Democratic-leaning states and jurisdictions that may decide to push back or not co-operate.
With the possibility of a second East Coast strike looming in the new year if dockworkers and port owners can’t agree on a contract, importers are diverting their goods to Southern California.
The possibility of other such cases was raised by political representatives at a Policing Board meeting at the start of September.
A federal judge granted a requested delay in January 6 defendant William Pope’s criminal trial on Thursday, citing the “real possibility” that a pardon from Donald Trump would render the proceedings moot.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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