as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
That's probably because Earth had to build up oxygen levels high enough and evolution had to kick in with genetic changes, said University of California at Berkeley paleontologist Charles Marshall, who wasn’t part of the research.
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Taillon’s spring was probably the worst of any starter in the Cactus League.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a song about continuing to think about tomorrow that would probably help Buckingham stay optimistic about the future.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
If your goal is speed and a fully online application, Owning is probably a better fit.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
Taillon’s spring was probably the worst of any starter in the Cactus League.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
There’s a song about continuing to think about tomorrow that would probably help Buckingham stay optimistic about the future.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2026
If your goal is speed and a fully online application, Owning is probably a better fit.
—Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
Adverb
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Any benefit cuts, experts say, would more likely affect younger workers, those many years from retirement.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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Fans will likely see cranes, bulldozers and dust on opening day, as the area will remain a construction zone for years, while the rest of the $1 billion, 131-acre project is completed.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Hall was raised in large part by a single mother—who, perhaps prophesying her son’s eventual vocation in Hollywood, was named Annie Hall.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Start planning a fun getaway for May or June, perhaps with with close friends or siblings, and look forward to a lighter, more social chapter just around the corner.—
Kirah Tabourn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Eric Nadel is in a group that includes Mel Allen, Bob Uecker, Harry Kalas, Jerry Coleman, Denny Matthews, Red Barber, Ernie Harwell, Jon Miller, Jack Brickhouse, Marty Brennaman, Harry Caray, Jack Buck, and maybe the most revered of them all, Vin Scully.—
Mac Engel
April 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Apr. 2026
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Obviously in talking about your feelings, for women too but maybe especially for men, there’s a stigma and a little bit of a scary thing.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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