most likely

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: more likely than not : probably
It will most likely rain tomorrow.

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As in the New York Times survey, Democrats were the third most likely to be blamed, at 27%. Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 2 Oct. 2025 What Taylor says this means is that the treasures on the thrift store shelf are most likely the only ones the store has in stock. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025 Experts liken these markers to fingerprints that can help doctors match each patient with the treatment most likely to work for them, making care more precise and personalized than ever before. Dr. Noor Shaik, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025 This moment will most likely arrive around July 13 when Saturn starts its retrograde period in fellow cardinal sign Aries. Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for most likely

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“Most likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20likely. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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