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
Software driven by those governing equations could then virtually fast-forward the volcano toward its most probable eruption date, while also describing the likeliest eruption style and duration.
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Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Her death was ruled a probable suicide.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 May 2026
Embiid had been listed as probable to play in that game and the Knicks repeatedly took advantage of his lack of mobility to create open shots.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
No microbiological tests were performed to determine his illness, so he is considered a probable case.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Quanta Magazine, 8 May 2026
Her death was ruled a probable suicide.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 8 May 2026
Embiid had been listed as probable to play in that game and the Knicks repeatedly took advantage of his lack of mobility to create open shots.
—ABC News, 8 May 2026
No microbiological tests were performed to determine his illness, so he is considered a probable case.
—Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
Adjective
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Totally possible, totally plausible.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Who is murdered, why and Clare’s entanglement in the whole deal unfold over the remainder of the novel, featuring much tighter and more plausible plotting than your average suspense story.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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From the standpoint of productivity, however, ephemera often seems counter to efficiency—to getting a coherent story down on paper and ready for publication as soon as humanly possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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For boards and executive teams, the focus is on developing clear insight and practical capabilities that support timely, credible responses when reputational challenges emerge.—
John M. Bremen,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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McFarlane has won just one of his five matches, the semi-final against Leeds, but did also earn credible 1-1 draws at Manchester City (in January) and Liverpool.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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That means viewership around such stuff is smaller, and the networks need to show that ads are reaching not the most people, but rather the most likely people to be interested in a bottle of soda, a specific kind of running shoe, or a new weight-loss drug.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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She likely won’t be sentenced until fall (possibly close to the general election) but will — again, just a likely here — at best face home confinement and at worst more than three years in prison.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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While muscle loss is an inevitable (and normal) part of aging, there is still reason to feel empowered by changes to your diet and activity levels.—
Malissa Rodenburg,
Health,
15 May 2026
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In such a context, an Adriano bio is almost inevitable.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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There is power and potential and so much joy to be found in a mess.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Altman can turn his full attention back to the other side of the Bay Bridge, where his company is based, but only after Musk’s lawyers introduced a host of potential issues for prospective investors to consider.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
19 May 2026
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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