most likely
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: more likely than not : probably
It will most likely rain tomorrow.
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Yamal is most likely your favorite player’s favorite player to watch, to steal a somewhat corny adage.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Budget experts say fixing the deficit will require tax hikes, cuts to entitlement, or most likely, a combination of both.
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Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The experiments revealed which combinations of damage, flight conditions, and flight maneuvers were most likely to lead to instability.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Given that major development in Atwater's personal life, Hawkins' exit is most likely a sign that the character will be following his heart and his growing family to Miami.
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Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Budget experts say fixing the deficit will require tax hikes, cuts to entitlement, or most likely, a combination of both.
—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
The experiments revealed which combinations of damage, flight conditions, and flight maneuvers were most likely to lead to instability.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
2 July 2026
Given that major development in Atwater's personal life, Hawkins' exit is most likely a sign that the character will be following his heart and his growing family to Miami.
—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 July 2026
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“Most likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20likely. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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