as in probability
the quality or state of being likely to occur
the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high
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The likelihood of a global recession this year has also ticked up to 30% from 17% in October, the IMF said in its report.
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
This desire to play it safe reduces the likelihood of major scientific breakthroughs that could solve challenges.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Stearns also acknowledged the likelihood of a federal government appeal and the potential for the case to reach the Supreme Court, expressing concern that additional litigation could complicate proceedings.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
It will be watched closely, particularly given the significant legal issues involved and the high likelihood that additional univeristy investigations will be launched.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 22 Apr. 2025
This desire to play it safe reduces the likelihood of major scientific breakthroughs that could solve challenges.
—Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Stearns also acknowledged the likelihood of a federal government appeal and the potential for the case to reach the Supreme Court, expressing concern that additional litigation could complicate proceedings.
—Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
It will be watched closely, particularly given the significant legal issues involved and the high likelihood that additional univeristy investigations will be launched.
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 13 Apr. 2025
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“Likelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likelihood. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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