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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2
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
Adebayo upgraded In the wake of being held out in Charlotte due to tightness in his right calf, Adebayo on Wednesday was listed as probable to return Thursday night against the Lakers.
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Quero and Lee are the probable duo to start the season.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Baylor Scheierman, who sprained his ankle against the Thunder, was upgraded from probable to available before tipoff.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Ochai Agbaji is probable with left ankle soreness.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026
Quero and Lee are the probable duo to start the season.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Baylor Scheierman, who sprained his ankle against the Thunder, was upgraded from probable to available before tipoff.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Ochai Agbaji is probable with left ankle soreness.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
Adjective
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That 45-day mark is now looking pretty plausible.—
Ayana Underwood,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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For weeks, both cases have seemed equally plausible to the market.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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If possible, set aside some time today to journal, listen to your favorite music, or just take a nap!—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2026
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 21st century’s obstacles for young men—as seen in deaths of despair and lagging employment—have been amply publicized both by credible journalists and by charlatans such as Fuentes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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This guide breaks down the most credible thinning hair treatments and products on the market, grounding each recommendation in what the evidence actually says.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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More is likely to come as the legal market continues to ramp up.—
Caroline Cummings,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The capsule will then make a water landing likely Friday, April 10, in the Pacific Ocean near California, after which five orange airbags will inflate around the top of the spacecraft and flip the capsule into an upright position.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The owners are now all but resigned to an inevitable labor disruption, with many among the billionaire class having mentally written off at least half of the 2027 season.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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After all, how can premium hikes be deemed inevitable when insurers’ profits are soaring?—
Barbara Hoare,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The commission approved legislation related to the potential move in December.—
Tess Riski,
Miami Herald,
1 Apr. 2026
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Anything less than near-perfect means teams are preparing for a potential delay.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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