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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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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
Boston’s probable for Sunday, Walker Buehler, was a World Series hero for last year’s Dodgers.
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Two data centers are under probable consideration by city leaders.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Mabrey is probable to return in Connecticut’s first game since the break against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
How will the probable lockout after the 2026 season impact trade decisions (team control of players in 2027 and beyond) this year?
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 25 July 2025
Two data centers are under probable consideration by city leaders.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2025
Mabrey is probable to return in Connecticut’s first game since the break against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday night.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 23 July 2025
How will the probable lockout after the 2026 season impact trade decisions (team control of players in 2027 and beyond) this year?
—Jim Bowden, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
Adjective
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These are big and as-yet-unproven claims, but if collagen works for tendon stiffness, then the other claims become a bit more plausible, at least in theory.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
11 Aug. 2025
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An alternative theory, however, is just as plausible: that the President, ever the real-estate pitchman, had insisted on publicly announcing an unrealistic deadline for the construction.—
Susan B. Glasser,
New Yorker,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Their identifications were made possible by advanced DNA analysis of remains recovered from the attack, along with family outreach, said the OCME.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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His way of directing is to allow the people in front of the camera to act naturally as much as possible.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Investors and consumers alike are rewarding companies that can demonstrate credible progress on environmental goals, particularly around waste reduction and responsible sourcing.—
Megan Brewster,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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No verification: No backup of a product’s claims or credible third-party certification means those assertions might not be true.—
Riane Lumer,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Since Lohan believed that the worm was likely a parasite, the team decided to take more samples.—
Laura Baisas Aug 14,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
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All these factors combined pointed to one likely explanation.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Challenges are inevitable, but transparency and consistent effort can rebuild trust and even strengthen the relationship.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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In his meeting with Trump, Putin – potentially seeking to secure at the negotiating table what Russia has not been able to win by force – will be at pains to give the impression that Russia’s advance in Donetsk is inevitable.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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While Rivera has struggled with consistency in 2025, the 17-year-old has untapped potential and high-difficulty gymnastics in multiple events.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Aside from the QBs, Steichen didn’t disclose which potential starters will play in Thursday’s preseason opener.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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