most likely

idiom

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

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And, while the charges were most likely trumped up, the city’s leaders were correct about one thing: Young people are highly suggestible. Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 11 May 2025 The secrecy is most likely to avoid tainting the paintings’ value with the fight over the sculpture, experts say. Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 10 May 2025 Officials said Thursday morning the fire was accidental and most likely was spurred from work done earlier on the roof where flames erupted during the night. Deanese Williams-Harris, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025 Our understanding is that a theatrical launch stateside for the movie in 2026 is most likely. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 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 24 May. 2025.

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