as in doubtful
not likely to be true or to occur
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Recent Examples of unlikely
The piece describes a history of bad behavior and claims against Basabe and his unlikely path from reality TV and tabloids to public office in Florida.
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Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
However, just one meeting is unlikely to change everything.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
The answer depends on whether Democrats can get beyond their comfort zone and present some important truths to an unlikely set of voters.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But this scenario is unlikely, Eurasia analysts said, given that the LDP, with its 196 seats, is still the largest voting bloc in the Lower House.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
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Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
However, just one meeting is unlikely to change everything.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 8 Sep. 2025
The answer depends on whether Democrats can get beyond their comfort zone and present some important truths to an unlikely set of voters.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
But this scenario is unlikely, Eurasia analysts said, given that the LDP, with its 196 seats, is still the largest voting bloc in the Lower House.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlikely
Adjective
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Rookie Jordan James is doubtful, and Shanahan acknowledged that practice-squad rusher Sincere McCormick could get elevated if needed.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Ekwonu ‘doubtful’ for Panthers in Week 1 Left tackle Ickey Ekwonu (appendectomy) practiced in a limited capacity on Friday.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Promotions of dubious health products online were a problem long before AI.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Conversely, the models are generally not rewarded for expressing doubt, omitting dubious details, or requesting clarification.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An organic feel, curves, an astonishing representation of the body, a totally improbable position, even for Picasso.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Orioles third baseman Emmanuel Rivera lined a single into center field, scoring two runs and completing an improbable comeback and snatching victory out of the jaws of not only defeat, but a no-hitter.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Still, the faith was questionable.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Though Andre officially ended things with his other flame, Ashley (Jen Jacob), Dani's daughter's abduction has forced her to spend some questionable quality time with her ex-husband Bill (Timon Kyle Durrett), who, it should be noted, shares a last name with Devon Winters' birth mother Yolanda.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Unlikely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlikely. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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