presumably

adverb

pre·sum·ably pri-ˈzü-mə-blē

Synonyms of presumably

: by reasonable assumption

Examples of presumably in a Sentence

presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts

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Cornerbacks Chau Smith-Wade and Akayleb Evans — both of whom were presumably in a nickel corner battle with Corey Thornton all camp. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 Aug. 2026 The Netflix series covers the same timespan as A Pup Named Scooby-Doo, though presumably with less doo-wop. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026 That’s some serious currency for Mahomes to be taking into Season 10 with so much still in front of him — both in terms of years to play, presumably, and goals to chase. — Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026 The duo may have gotten the right gear for the gig — presumably ska — but police were hoping someone could make the band by providing their identities. — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presumably

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1846, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of presumably was in 1846

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presumably

adverb

pre·sum·ably pri-ˈzü-mə-blē

: one would presume : it seems likely : probably

presumably he'll come later

presumably

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