as in odds
a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another
the probability of flipping a coin and getting heads 50 times in a row is not good
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Recent Examples of probabilities
Instead, they must be guided by the real-time facts of each situation, measure their key performance indicators carefully, and weigh the probabilities of different possible outcomes.
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Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
Information still needs to be interrogated, narratives stress-tested and probabilities translated into exposure limits.
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Peter Doyle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Tracking discards, reading opponents, weighing probabilities and managing your own hand all happen at once, every turn.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
For the rest of the week, heat indices could range from 105 to 110 degrees every afternoon throughout the region, especially over urban areas, where probabilities of major heat risk are around 50%.
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Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The bottom line is forecasts are about probabilities.
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Achim Zeileis,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
The most trading volume currently is on the July 19 final, with Spain and France leading the probabilities of winning.
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Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
The bottom line is forecasts are about probabilities.
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Achim Zeileis,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
The map shows probabilities of at least 5 percent.
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William B. Davis,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 July 2026
Information still needs to be interrogated, narratives stress-tested and probabilities translated into exposure limits.
—
Peter Doyle,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Tracking discards, reading opponents, weighing probabilities and managing your own hand all happen at once, every turn.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
24 June 2026
For the rest of the week, heat indices could range from 105 to 110 degrees every afternoon throughout the region, especially over urban areas, where probabilities of major heat risk are around 50%.
—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
The bottom line is forecasts are about probabilities.
—
Achim Zeileis,
Fortune,
12 June 2026
The most trading volume currently is on the July 19 final, with Spain and France leading the probabilities of winning.
—
Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
The bottom line is forecasts are about probabilities.
—
Achim Zeileis,
The Conversation,
9 June 2026
The map shows probabilities of at least 5 percent.
—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probabilities
Noun
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Though their title chances took a hit when Xavi Simons sustained a season-ending injury this spring, the Dutch surround van Dijk with a deep group of younger teammates, including Frenkie de Jong, Denzel Dumfries and Tijjani Reijnders.
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To lessen your chances of contracting the parasite, avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces, the MCHD warns.
Noun
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Overcome Didier Deschamps’ side on July 9 – a tall order at the moment given how good Les Bleus look – and heads will be spinning at the possibilities that could await.
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Canada getting out of the group stage, complete with one of the World Cup’s great barnstorming performances against Qatar, led an entire nation still curious about the sport to buy into this team’s possibilities.
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“Probabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probabilities. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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