1
as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
the counselor could find no probable reason for the girl's bizarre actions
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as in possible
having a high chance of occurring
a probable outcome of the price increase will be lower consumption
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Recent Examples of probable
Aging is inevitable, loneliness is very probable, but hope is possible.
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Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
Davis's final injury listing is probable, but has been confirmed as in, while Thompson's final status is questionable, and he has been confirmed as in for tonight's matchup.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Surging Snowpack Problems The researchers tracked down the probable source of the contaminants by following previous winter storms and referencing a USGS dataset with information on mining and smelting locations.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
The presence of at least six US B-2 stealth bombers in the Indian Ocean and a second aircraft carrier in the Middle East only fueled speculation in Israel that a strike was not only possible, but increasingly probable.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Steve Greene, IndieWire, 12 Apr. 2025
Davis's final injury listing is probable, but has been confirmed as in, while Thompson's final status is questionable, and he has been confirmed as in for tonight's matchup.
—David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
Surging Snowpack Problems The researchers tracked down the probable source of the contaminants by following previous winter storms and referencing a USGS dataset with information on mining and smelting locations.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
The presence of at least six US B-2 stealth bombers in the Indian Ocean and a second aircraft carrier in the Middle East only fueled speculation in Israel that a strike was not only possible, but increasingly probable.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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Even if the text itself seems plausible, the link is a telltale red flag.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Using bioenergetic modeling — a method that uses mathematical simulations to quantify the energy needed to make and break chemical bonds in a biological system — the team attempted to identify a plausible scenario in which life could emerge on Titan.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Many Andor fans weren’t happy to learn that Disney+ intended to release the show’s second and final season in weekly three-episode chunks, as if the streamer were eager to be done with this outlier entry in the Star Wars franchise as quickly as possible.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
23 Apr. 2025
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DraftKings Promo Code for NBA Playoffs, MLB Games The outcome of your initial wager doesn't matter, so try placing a bet as soon as possible to redeem the bonus.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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To focus, with a credible Stanley Cup shot, on making a window extending move for a bona fide elite player, speaks volumes about what Stars management believed mattered most.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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In my own experience, setting these higher standards—even before we were required to—positioned our brand as a credible leader and made compliance conversations much easier down the road.—
Natalie Dolphin,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Freshman Luke Nickel has been impressive and would be the likely No. 2 if Williams leaves.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Instead of tracking the behavior of every particle, the equation considers the likely behavior of a typical particle.—
Jack Murtagh,
Scientific American,
14 Apr. 2025
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If such funding for these programs continues under some other venue, without a proper structure for management to ensure equitable distribution and implementation of funding and guidelines, malfeasance and non-compliance are inevitable.—
Patricia A. Daniel,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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Colorado’s 3-9 start has been ugly, but that doesn’t mean a third consecutive 100-loss season is inevitable.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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National organizations representing school boards and superintendents, which have not taken a position on the books being used in Maryland, warn about the potential wider impact of a court decision agreeing with the parents.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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The suspect faces potential murder charges and other counts stemming from the attack.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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