most likely

idiom

: more likely than not : probably
It will most likely rain tomorrow.

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Companies that respond quickly and responsibly to cybersecurity incidents are most likely to maintain customer trust. Jon Michail, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024 According to the pet resource site The Spruce Pets, this behavior is not uncommon and can stem from the mother's instinct to focus her energy on kittens most likely to thrive. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024 TikTok most likely won’t disappear from your phone, PBS reported, even if a ban does take effect. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024 Indiana, Alabama and Tennessee are the teams most likely to travel to Austin. The Athletic College Football, The Athletic, 8 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for most likely 

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“Most likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20likely. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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