most likely

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: more likely than not : probably
It will most likely rain tomorrow.

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Prostate cancer is most likely to spread to the adrenal gland, bones, liver, and lungs.4 Since there is no cure, the goal is to ease any symptoms.5 The prostate gland is located under the bladder. Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Aug. 2025 The downside is that most likely, the 5,000-watt hub motor, 35+ top speed, and lack of pedals will make this M1 territory. Joe Salas august 01, New Atlas, 1 Aug. 2025 Surveys suggest calming blues are most likely to help you snooze, closely followed by spa-like whites. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025 The first piece of advice is to remember that most likely this too shall pass. Peter J Reilly, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for most likely

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“Most likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20likely. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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