as in probability
the quality or state of being likely to occur
the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high
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For breakthrough infections between mid-May and early September, the wait time before the next booster falls to six months because of the likelihood of a winter outbreak.
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Fran Kritz, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Its unique design provides unmatched head and neck support that will reduce the likelihood of deplaning with aches and discomfort, and its fleecy exterior is as gentle against the skin as your favorite blanket.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
An incoming cold front will usher in a high chance of tropical storm-force winds for at least seven states later this week, as well as the likelihood of more heavy snow in the Great Lakes region, a forecast shows.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
There is a new counter-trend ‘buy’ signal on the monthly bar chart, which increases the likelihood that a test of support will hold and give way to a relief rally lasting several months.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
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Fran Kritz, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
Its unique design provides unmatched head and neck support that will reduce the likelihood of deplaning with aches and discomfort, and its fleecy exterior is as gentle against the skin as your favorite blanket.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Dec. 2024
An incoming cold front will usher in a high chance of tropical storm-force winds for at least seven states later this week, as well as the likelihood of more heavy snow in the Great Lakes region, a forecast shows.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
There is a new counter-trend ‘buy’ signal on the monthly bar chart, which increases the likelihood that a test of support will hold and give way to a relief rally lasting several months.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2024
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“Likelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likelihood. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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