prob·a·ble
ˈprä-bə-bəl 
ˈprä(b)-bəl
1
: supported by evidence strong enough to establish presumption but not proof
a probable hypothesis
2
: establishing a probability
probable evidence
3
: likely to be or become true or real
probable outcome
: one that is probable
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Adjective
It is probable that life exists outside of our planet.
the counselor could find no probable reason for the girl's bizarre actions
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John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
The race for eighth That does not have a glamorous ring to it, but a European prize is probable for whoever comes out on top.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article With two left-handers among the Cubs’ probables this weekend, expect to see a bunch of Brandon Lockridge and Yuli Gurriel this weekend, at least at the start of games.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Massive damages To implement their method, the researchers perform lots of individual models, collectively providing the most probable costs and the likely range around them.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2025
The race for eighth That does not have a glamorous ring to it, but a European prize is probable for whoever comes out on top.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
Pitching probables Tuesday: Rockies RHP Ryan Feltner (0-0, 2.81) at Dodgers RHP Landon Knack (1-0, 10.38)
Wednesday: Rockies RHP Germán Márquez (0-2, 4.60) at Dodgers TBA
Thursday: Off
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—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2025
Listen to this article With two left-handers among the Cubs’ probables this weekend, expect to see a bunch of Brandon Lockridge and Yuli Gurriel this weekend, at least at the start of games.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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