1
as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
the counselor could find no probable reason for the girl's bizarre actions
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2
as in possible
having a high chance of occurring
a probable outcome of the price increase will be lower consumption
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Recent Examples of probable
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable with right patella tendinopathy.
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Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
Their literature on leaders and leadership is sparse—surprisingly so perhaps, given how much attention and public debate there is over the motivations and probable actions of those in power today.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Pitt’s cause of death was revealed as sharp and blunt force injuries with probable strangulation, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner, The Ventura County Star reported.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
In a season in which a Clemson-Alabama CFP rematch seemed probable, this shocker temporarily shook up that inevitability.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
Their literature on leaders and leadership is sparse—surprisingly so perhaps, given how much attention and public debate there is over the motivations and probable actions of those in power today.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Pitt’s cause of death was revealed as sharp and blunt force injuries with probable strangulation, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner, The Ventura County Star reported.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
In a season in which a Clemson-Alabama CFP rematch seemed probable, this shocker temporarily shook up that inevitability.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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That may sound like a New Age mantra, but the transformation, slight and subtle, is also plausible and moving.—
Adam Begley,
The Atlantic,
4 Feb. 2025
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But convincing the United States to sign and ratify this panoply of international instruments might be plausible.—
JORGE G. CASTAÑEDA,
Foreign Affairs,
4 Feb. 2025
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But honoring knowing someone is genuine in their kindness, makes trusting them easier, and forgiving them possible.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Humanity’s firepower underpins the Anthropocene, which is the outcome not just of anthropogenic meddling but of a particular kind of meddling, made possible by humans’ species monopoly over fire.—
Stephen Pyne,
Smithsonian Magazine,
29 Jan. 2025
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There is barely time to think about which bag to grab on your way out the door to safety and no real way to sort the credible threats from the bluster and theater.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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There have also been no credible news reports covering the post in question as legitimate.—
Andre Byik,
USA TODAY,
31 Jan. 2025
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Here were our 7 favorites—which are all likely to emerge in theaters or on a streamer later this year.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
3 Feb. 2025
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How To Help Your Child to Sleep Without You Your child is likely already following routines in their day-to-day life.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
3 Feb. 2025
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How to Remove Salt Stains from UGGs Using Vinegar Salt stains on shoes during the winter months are inevitable.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Feb. 2025
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With the charter agreement set to expire at the close of 2024, negotiations were inevitable.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
1 Feb. 2025
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The growing controversy has already captured the attention of the NFL's competition committee, which is set to meet during the offseason to discuss potential rule changes, including expanding the replay assist system.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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Before that package’s debut, YouTube and NFL executives met regularly to discuss potential improvements, including building upon the service’s existing work delivering low-latency experiences.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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