assumably

adverb

Definition of assumablynext
as in probably
by reasonable assumption assumably, the package deal for the cruise includes air fare

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for assumably
  1. probably
  2. likely
  3. maybe
  4. perhaps
  5. presumably
Adverb
  • That ability is probably there for just about every retailer, even the tiniest ones, according to Linda Toth, executive director of Conexxus, an industry technology group that supports convenience stores and gas stations.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Tottenham are probably still well set defensively, even after the two high-profile departures this week.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of probably
Adverb
  • These four institutions alone likely enroll more students than most entire state public university systems.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Boring the world What progress South Africa makes will likely be of keen interest to an ever-growing list of countries.
    — Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of likely
Adverb
  • After four seasons of fits and starts with the offense built around tight ends or the running game but rarely the receiver room, maybe the Irish are in position for something more.
    — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • For a team that doesn't really have any superstars and doesn't have a true Ace on the roster (aside from maybe Luis Castillo, who is having a down year), this is a really impressive season for the team.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of maybe
Adverb
  • In her long and robust career on the stage and screen, Audrey is perhaps Greene’s defining role.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • As for the strongest line-up, perhaps Ayden Heaven will solidify his place, even when Lisandro Martinez is now back.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of perhaps
Adverb
  • Bou Meng’s first wife was arrested with him and disappeared from the prison, and presumably was executed.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • What follows is presumably the narrator’s effort to make good on his or her threat.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of presumably
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“Assumably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/assumably. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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