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
If so, that reality may nudge mortgage rates a little lower, though probable short term-interest-rate expectations are already baked into mortgage rates.
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Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Rockies at Twins, 11:10 a.m. (MDT) Tuesday Rockies probable pitchers: RHP German Marquez, RHP Angel Chivilli, RHP Seth Halvorsen, RHP Tyler Kinley, RHP Victor Vodnik, LHP Luis Peralta.
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—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025
Up next: Brewers at Rockies, 2:10 p.m. (MDT) Monday
Rockies probable pitchers: RHP Ryan Feltner, RHP Jimmy Herget, LHP Scott Alexander, RHP Jake Bird, RHP Bradley Blalock
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—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Both players have been listed as probable for this game and will play against Los Angeles.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Simon Moore, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
Rockies at Twins, 11:10 a.m. (MDT) Tuesday Rockies probable pitchers: RHP German Marquez, RHP Angel Chivilli, RHP Seth Halvorsen, RHP Tyler Kinley, RHP Victor Vodnik, LHP Luis Peralta.
Want more Rockies news?
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 24 Mar. 2025
Up next: Brewers at Rockies, 2:10 p.m. (MDT) Monday
Rockies probable pitchers: RHP Ryan Feltner, RHP Jimmy Herget, LHP Scott Alexander, RHP Jake Bird, RHP Bradley Blalock
Want more Rockies news?
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2025
Both players have been listed as probable for this game and will play against Los Angeles.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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The commonalities begin with a propensity to juggle more projects, more or less simultaneously, than would seem humanly plausible.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Dongju Zhang, an archaeologist and professor at China’s Lanzhou University who wasn’t involved in the study, said both hypotheses were plausible, if speculative.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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Russian troops often carve that backs off their assault cars’ cabs in order to facilitate a quick exit, so there was nothing but a possible thin screen to stop an FPV that barreled toward the anti-tank mine resting in the back of one idling Lada.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Citing the sheriff's office, WESH reported that deputies initially responded to a report of a possible shooting at the couple's home in Orlo Vista, just west of Orlando, at around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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In 2022, under the creative direction of Triple H, Kross, and Scarlett made a dramatic return to WWE, immediately establishing themselves as a credible threat in the SmackDown main event scene by targeting Drew McIntyre.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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The Taliban have no credible opposition inside or outside the country, although some senior figures within the government have criticized the leadership’s decision-making process and concentration of power in Akhundzada’s circle.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Studies have shown that companies with diverse leadership teams are more likely to outperform their counterparts financially, with diversity driving innovation and better decision-making.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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This also makes the spring bouquet reusable and less likely to grow mold or rot.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged that unification with the island is inevitable—through force if necessary.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Areas Of Uncertainty While speculation is inevitable, leaders can take practical steps to position themselves to benefit from—or mitigate—the questions that lie ahead.—
John Ganem,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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During part two of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 reunion special, the reality star, 56, defended her decision to keep quiet about her relationship with Morgan Wade, after their friendship fueled rumors of a potential romance.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Legendary Entertainment, the film's production company, declined to comment on Pattinson's potential casting, and representatives for the actor didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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