as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
Dark victory With travelers increasingly prioritizing distinctive outdoors travel and opportunities to leave everyday living behind, interest in dark-sky campsites will probably continue to grow, Baena says.
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Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In Virginia alone, since September, more than fourteen thousand people have tested positive for alpha-gal antibodies, most of them, probably, after showing symptoms of the allergy.
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Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Experts say that's probably an undercount, given immigrants’ reluctance to come forward.
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ABC News,
29 June 2026
Discussions with a partner, spouse or close friends will probably muddy the waters.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for probably
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In Virginia alone, since September, more than fourteen thousand people have tested positive for alpha-gal antibodies, most of them, probably, after showing symptoms of the allergy.
—
Burkhard Bilger,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Experts say that's probably an undercount, given immigrants’ reluctance to come forward.
—
ABC News,
29 June 2026
Discussions with a partner, spouse or close friends will probably muddy the waters.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for probably
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
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Gansey will likely look to address the backcourt and wing positions in his next moves as NBA free agency continues.
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After reviewing the security footage, McCurnin noticed the suspect appeared to be traveling on an electric scooter and believed the person likely lived nearby.
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And working on these stories for USA TODAY 250, did anything about the country feel clearer to you or perhaps more complicated?
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But perhaps Modrić and Croatia can surprise everyone and make one more run.
Adverb
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In an effort to create at last some variety to their shows, and maybe a surprise, a band or performer is now more apt to tinker with their set list.
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Dee Hock is the only one who figured this before, and maybe an agent trained on his thoughts and on how to design a chaordic alliance of frenemies may be able to help the Open Standard team scale.
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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