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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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Often, the people targeted had already sought relief from their real lenders, and were expecting a return call — making these phony pitches seem more plausible.—
LEW SICHELMAN,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2025
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And like any role within an organization, that isn’t plausible.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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New York authorities identify possible Gilgo Beach victim known as 'Peaches' New York authorities on Wednesday announced the identity of a possible Gilgo Beach serial killer victim known as 'Peaches,' whose torso was found in a park in Lakeview, New York, in 1997.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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The possible legal tangle between Minnesota and the Trump administration mirrors a similar situation between the administration and Maine, whose leaders have also refused to follow Trump’s anti-trans sports order.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
23 Apr. 2025
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Fast evaluation The Titans fell in love with Ward, enough to brush off credible offers to give up the top pick.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The result for future students could be more credible degrees — and fewer low-quality colleges rubber-stamped as legitimate.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The high court is likely to rule discrimination suits related to education don't face a higher bar.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Their 24-game unbeaten run had ended but a four-goal buffer from the first leg meant that Hansi Flick’s side were never likely to be at full tilt at Westfalenstadion, managing the tie more so than the game itself.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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But, after Stroitel’s inevitable withdrawal from the 1986 KFK, attempts were eventually made to keep the club going.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Their deaths were not inevitable—they were exposed to, and in many cases were pushed harmful content online, the kind any child could encounter.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
26 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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Viral infections, blood flow blockages to the auditory nerve, and strokes are other potential causes of sudden deafness.15 What level of deafness is considered a disability?—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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