most likely

phrase

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

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The two programs most likely to keep someone fed and covered for psychiatric care were cut in the same bill, to the same population, at the same time. Cole Hanson, STAT, 16 July 2026 This means that the marks were most likely made around or after the animals’ died. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 15 July 2026 If conditions are grim enough to inspire you to consider urine as a beverage, then you are most likely severely dehydrated. Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 15 July 2026 But Korpisalo most likely will be watching the game from the bench while lead dog Igor Shesterkin gets the nod for the opener. Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 15 July 2026 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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