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
Doyle is the probable SEC pitcher of the year, and possibly the national pitcher of the year.
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
Si su empresa aún no tiene una, es probable que pronto la tenga.
—Thomas McKinlay, Harvard Business Review, 12 May 2025
The Leafs were always more probable than not to lose this series and the odds now are greatly stacked against them.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Without human oversight, brand language may drift toward the generic, the probable, and the forgettable.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
Si su empresa aún no tiene una, es probable que pronto la tenga.
—Thomas McKinlay, Harvard Business Review, 12 May 2025
The Leafs were always more probable than not to lose this series and the odds now are greatly stacked against them.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Without human oversight, brand language may drift toward the generic, the probable, and the forgettable.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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But doctors say many aspects of Biden’s diagnosis timeline are plausible: 70 and older: Men in this age group are typically not recommended for prostate cancer screening, per the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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There are multiple plausible explanations for both the bacteria’s presence and novelty.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 May 2025
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If the patient is a child, the conversation will involve the family or caregiver when possible.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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The betting is on when another tightening move is possible.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Today’s leadership challenge is to build businesses that are not only efficient and competitive in the short term, but credible, trustworthy, and resilient over time.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Led by Hugo Aguilar Ortiz, Indigenous communities have mobilized not just around identity, but around a structured, credible, and serious ballot.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Chief Justice John Roberts is likely to have cast deciding vote to block religious charter schools.—
David G. Savage,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2025
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Instead of kinship, audiences are likely to feel confusion, as Mahnaz behaves in increasingly self-destructive, irrational ways en route to an ending that provides relief, but no real resolution.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 May 2025
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When a streaming service pays a premium up front but keeps all future revenue, writers lose the financial upside that once sustained careers through inevitable dry spells.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2025
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The generative AI boom in healthcare feels inevitable.—
Amber Nigam,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In 2024, Beshear landed on the list of potential vice presidential running mates for Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.—
Bill Barrow,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2025
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While proponents argue that these measures will reduce regulatory delays and bolster U.S. technological leadership, there will no doubt be concerns about potential compromises to safety and the undermining of regulatory independence.—
Garth Friesen,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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