PROBABILITY Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

probability

noun

ˌprä-bə-ˈbi-lə-tē

as in likelihood

the quality or state of being likely to occur the plot of the movie thriller was exciting and surprising but woefully lacking in probability

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Relevance

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as in odds

a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another the probability of flipping a coin and getting heads 50 times in a row is not good

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Recent Examples of probability In fact, Yardeni hiked the probability that the Roaring 2020s will continue to 80% from 60% simply by merging it with his meltup scenario, which had 20% odds. —

Jason Ma, Fortune, 10 May 2026 The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above. —

Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 May 2026 Coaches know the probability of scoring off a slot-line sequence. —

Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 9 May 2026 That’s why Sunday carries more than probability. —

C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for probability

Recent Examples of Synonyms for probability

likelihood

Noun

Most critically, these experiences inflict lasting reputational harm, undermining the relationship between our organizations and our audiences, and threatening the likelihood that a guest will ever return.

— Lori Dimun, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
In the western United States, El Niño tends to be associated with above-average heat and humidity, and these events increase the likelihood of dry and hot conditions across the southern half of the country.

— Denise Chow, NBC news, 6 May 2026