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as in probable
having a high chance of occurring
if you don't graduate from high school, your likely fate is a low-paying job
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2
as in promising
having qualities which inspire hope
this looks like a likely spot for good trout fishing
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as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
we didn't find her excuse a very likely story
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as in pretty
very pleasing to look at
a likely gal such as yourself should have no trouble getting a date
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as in probably
by reasonable assumption
the picnic will likely be cancelled if the storm continues
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Recent Examples of likely
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Elizabeth Johnson, head of Brazil research at economic consultancy TS Lombard, said that Brazil is likely to be one of the biggest winners of the agreement.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
Liz Elting, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The team who will finish in that final slot is likely going to need 10 wins, which means the 6-9 Niners will have to run the table to have a shot at making the playoffs.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Outlook: The Gators appear likely to return veterans Sapp and George Gumbs Jr., along with promising James and McCray.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Elizabeth Johnson, head of Brazil research at economic consultancy TS Lombard, said that Brazil is likely to be one of the biggest winners of the agreement.
—Sam Meredith, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
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Amazon isn’t the only organization that will likely lose talent due to RTO requirements—a Resume Builder survey found that eight in ten companies lost talent due to their RTO mandates.
—Liz Elting, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
The team who will finish in that final slot is likely going to need 10 wins, which means the 6-9 Niners will have to run the table to have a shot at making the playoffs.
—Andy Scholes, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Rather, Harris would need to view the job as a probable career-capper, taking pride in solving complex problems that are eating away at her native state.George Skelton, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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He was listed as questionable for the Lakers’ next game, in Atlanta on Dec. 6, before being upgraded to probable pregame and eventually playing.Jovan Buha, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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Despite a promising early start, with a major win in a playwriting contest, Hanff never succeeded in getting any of her original plays on a Broadway stage.The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
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The next day, the EBR-I’s output reached 100 kilowatts, powering all the electronics in the building, another promising indication of the development of nuclear power.Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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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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The pretty packaging features illustrations inspired by the plants from Kew’s historical archives.Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Sort of like Shadows of the Damned or No More Heroes, the main character is pretty badass this time around too.Justin Koreis, Rolling Stone, 21 Dec. 2024
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It's expected to be finalized in October. ELECTIONS 2024 The three lieutenant governor candidates had their first and probably only debate on Tuesday at the state fair ― a mostly placid affair with room for only a few polite political jabs.Brittany Carloni, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Dec. 2024
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Because if those reforms didn’t happen, Barbara and I probably would not be sitting here talking with you, Jazmine, right?Jazmine Hughes, Them, 20 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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Advertisement The Thurman fight was under the bright lights of the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, where Pacquiao had made his boxing home.Bill Dwyre, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Walk through the bright lights, go ice skating in the he rink or partake in some fun holiday photo opps.Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Included in the bipartisan plan to avert a government shutdown is a provision extending the authority of the Homeland Security and Justice departments to continue tracking and disabling unmanned aircraft that are deemed credible threats, pushing the deadline from December 20 to March 14.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Rewards Of A Strong Executive Online Presence Leaders who develop a strong and credible presence online will be more effective at creating trust, connecting with their audience and influencing success in the market.Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likely. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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