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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
Vaughn adds depth to a running back unit led by probable first-time starter Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor Jr. and Israel Abanikanda, in the wake of last Sunday’s injuries to Mason and Christian McCaffrey (knee; Injured Reserve).
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Maryland commuters in particular face poor weather conditions and probable congestion across the state.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
West Virginia's robust conservative presence means a strong turnout for Republican candidates at the top of the ticket remains highly probable—the latest polls have Trump at 60 percent on average, compared to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris' 29 percent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The autopsy revealed the woman's cause of death was asphyxia caused by strangulation and probable smothering.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
Maryland commuters in particular face poor weather conditions and probable congestion across the state.
—Racquel Bazos, Baltimore Sun, 25 Nov. 2024
West Virginia's robust conservative presence means a strong turnout for Republican candidates at the top of the ticket remains highly probable—the latest polls have Trump at 60 percent on average, compared to Democratic nominee Kamala Harris' 29 percent.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The autopsy revealed the woman's cause of death was asphyxia caused by strangulation and probable smothering.
—Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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Both the majority and the dissenters advance plausible arguments regarding the legality of Southern’s pricing practices under the RPA.Alden Abbott, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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This spiraled into a multi-stage interrogation of three other brothers where a plausible story was developed.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
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People can stay safe from possible carbon monoxide poisoning by taking precautionary measures.Kayla Jimenez, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Keep your eyes and ears open, and be as transparent with people as possible.Alexandre Bonvin, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Others identified for deportation are serving prison terms, or have received a reprieve or deferral from an immigration judge due to a medical condition, a credible persecution threat or another extenuating factor.Nick Miroff The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Between 1850 and 2004, 51 credible tsunamis were recorded in San Francisco Bay, according to 2004 research led by Lori Dengler, a professor emeritus at Cal Poly Humboldt.Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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The reading clears the way for the Fed to cut rates, which is likely to send tech shares higher.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
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What the odds say about Trump’s other picks Every one of Trump’s nominees has a greater than 50% chance of being confirmed by the Senate, but four picks stand out as the most likely to be rejected, according to the betting odds.Peter Cordi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024
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Change is inevitable and a part of the human experience.Miriam Moore, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Misunderstandings are almost inevitable today, so prioritize your peace of mind.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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This feature has become an essential tool for compliance teams aiming to benchmark competitor filings, draft their own filings, and pre-empt potential SEC comments.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Some are scrambling to avoid the potential import taxes or preparing to pass the cost on to their customers.Scott Horsley, NPR, 15 Dec. 2024
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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