as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
The data goes to show that many moms aren’t waiting around for their family, who is probably too dependent on her planning skills, to schedule a special dinner just for her.
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025
The best is probably Jonathan Bullard, a decent run-stuffer who was a 17-game starter for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Honestly, the matzo balls are probably going to be better.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
The Mini Countryman's biggest problem is probably the Hyundai Kona EV, which not only goes a lot further on a single charge but also has a starting price that's more than $12,000 cheaper, albeit with about 100 hp (75 kW) less to play with.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 25 Apr. 2025
The best is probably Jonathan Bullard, a decent run-stuffer who was a 17-game starter for Brian Flores’ Vikings defense last season.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2025
Honestly, the matzo balls are probably going to be better.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025
The Mini Countryman's biggest problem is probably the Hyundai Kona EV, which not only goes a lot further on a single charge but also has a starting price that's more than $12,000 cheaper, albeit with about 100 hp (75 kW) less to play with.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
Adverb
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If the Mets start losing while continuing to receive minimal production from the bottom of their batting order, then they’ll likely be inclined to make a move.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
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Over time, however, solar wind and radiation likely siphoned away the Martian atmosphere, gradually thinning it to the point where carbon dioxide began transforming into rock.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
17 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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But this new caterpillar has perhaps the most gruesome method of fashioning a case yet discovered, a bizarre housekeeping regime not reported in any other insect.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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But perhaps being home could be a detriment, as Sanders displayed some worries about his phone.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Adverb
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There was a pause that lasted maybe three or four minutes but seemed much longer; the wet woods stayed silent except for the low sound of wind in the trees.—
Bill Thomas,
Outdoor Life,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the case of the DOGE attacks, maybe less consideration is required when the demand is for a trillion dollars.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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