Thesaurus results for PERCHANCE

perchance

adverb

pər-ˈchan(t)s

Definition of perchance

as in maybe

it is possible perchance he is playing the devil's advocate, and the opinions he has expressed are not actually his own

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Recent Examples of perchance Because any driver worth their salt would figure this out and likely after perchance one time falling into this bit of a roadway trap, would avoid going that way entirely. — Lance Eliot, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2021

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But maybe that's just a sign of lack of faith in one man, not the American voting process.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 28 Oct. 2026
There are maybe 400-500 spots in the NBA but a couple of thousand guys who are deserving.

— Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of maybe

Adverb

Defensive lineman Kobie Turner will be out at least three more games but could possibly return for the matchup against the Green Bay Packers the night before Thanksgiving.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
That is expected to put him out the entire rest of the regular season and possibly longer.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of possibly

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Citigroup economists, for instance, think easing inflation data in the months ahead will give the Fed reason to stay on hold and perhaps begin cutting next year, though the firm is forecasting a hike this December.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026
And yet, the ESPN broadcast booth drama underscores what has been perhaps the most tumultuous and uncertain year ever for NFL broadcasters.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of perhaps

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So the theoretical maximum is 256 ESSMs rather than 64 missiles, although a practical loadout would probably mix missile types.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
The overall answer probably won't surprise you, but the nitty-gritty details might.

— Joe Osborne, PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2026

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