as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
Going forward, higher prices, coupled with the kingdom’s ability to ensure a big chunk of hydrocarbon exports still reach customers via the East-West pipeline, will probably more than offset the lost barrels.
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Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
For some candidates, the change will force them to essentially start their campaigns over again, introducing themselves to voters and probably, spending a lot more money on their campaign.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
My inclination would be to say probably not.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The development phase is probably my favorite.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Alaa Shahine Salha, semafor.com, 14 May 2026
For some candidates, the change will force them to essentially start their campaigns over again, introducing themselves to voters and probably, spending a lot more money on their campaign.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 May 2026
My inclination would be to say probably not.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
The development phase is probably my favorite.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
Adverb
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His party would likely replace him with one of his former allies, though none have yet filed for candidacy.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
15 May 2026
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The professionals who will likely remain indispensable—across cybersecurity, AML and software—are those who can operate above the machine, not alongside it.—
Victor Fang,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adverb
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The Steelers had expected this to be the case perhaps weeks or even months ago, but Rodgers took his methodical, sweet time before committing.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
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Dean’s is part of a wave of restaurants—Sailor, Lord’s, Dame—that have pointedly reframed British gastronomy for a New York audience that perhaps believed too readily in the myth of English stodge.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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And maybe the Democrats would push it through on partisan grounds in a scenario where the Democrats had narrowly managed to win the House even while the Republicans had a significant structural advantage.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
15 May 2026
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Aaron Rodgers — maybe — and the Steelers host the Broncos on Black Friday.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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