presumably

adverb

pre·​sum·​ably pri-ˈzü-mə-blē How to pronounce presumably (audio)
Synonyms of presumably
: by reasonable assumption

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presumably he's going on the trip for business reasons, but we have our doubts
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As of now, Game 6 would (presumably) take place at the much smaller Gateway Center Arena. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 According to Vogue, on display in the sunroom (presumably where Dietrich is pictured here) was a piece called Zebra and Black Panther With Cacti, signed by the artist Charles Baskerville. — Juliana Ukiomogbe, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2026 It was opened three minutes later, presumably so that the witnesses could see the effects of a second, backup dose. — Amy Davidson Sorkin, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026 Anyone willing to sacrifice a weeknight — and, presumably, a vacation day or two — to shop for groceries had to have a compelling reason, right? — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for presumably

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First Known Use

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 How to pronounce presumably (audio)
: one would presume : it seems likely : probably
presumably he'll come later
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