as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
Yet, by relying on Title 10 authorities and by refraining from invoking the Insurrection Act, Trump could save himself from a definitive loss in court that would probably be upheld by the Supreme Court, Weisberg said.
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Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
The big number: 8.76 million It’s probably not lost on Zaslav that NBA Finals ratings have underwhelmed through two games.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The Jolly Rancher family probably considers this flavor an unkempt cousin who’s always late and one missed shower away from looking presentable at the function.
—Pete Cottell, Wired News, 12 June 2025
The truth is your child is probably already pretty good at blowing air out of their mouth—thanks to all that practice blowing bubble wands and birthday candles.
—Aleksandra Weber, Parents, 12 June 2025
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Michael Wilner, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2025
The big number: 8.76 million It’s probably not lost on Zaslav that NBA Finals ratings have underwhelmed through two games.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 12 June 2025
The Jolly Rancher family probably considers this flavor an unkempt cousin who’s always late and one missed shower away from looking presentable at the function.
—Pete Cottell, Wired News, 12 June 2025
The truth is your child is probably already pretty good at blowing air out of their mouth—thanks to all that practice blowing bubble wands and birthday candles.
—Aleksandra Weber, Parents, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
Adverb
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The gem was stored in a velvet case containing a hat pin bearing the Austrian Imperial Warrant—likely dating to 1868—the diamond’s provenance reflects its imperial legacy, Christie’s said.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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In those circumstances, the Social Security Administration would likely try to issue that money to survivors.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
4 June 2025
Adverb
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There’s a deceptive simplicity to her portraits, which often place her subjects against a single, vibrant hue—perhaps to contrast with their skin tones, rendered in shades of gray.—
Julie Belcove,
Robb Report,
10 June 2025
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The woman is low-key the queen of the press tour, perhaps Timothée’s only rival.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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So again, working with people that knew people that maybe had sold in, but also people that understood the luxury brands.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Oh yeah, maybe cast a very attractive Australian with a voice that sounds like what a Hästens mattress would sound like.—
Rolin Jones,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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