most likely

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

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That, paired with the emergence of Ryan Flournoy, means Tolbert will most likely find a different NFL home in 2026. Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Jan. 2026 Friday night into Saturday, a fast-moving system brings a round of light snow, mainly east of Interstate 35, with western Wisconsin most likely to see minor accumulation. Joseph Dames, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026 Seniors are most likely to be hospitalized with flu, but rates among children are also high. Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026 Prince George loves homegrown beetroot high in antioxidants, which will most likely be in the mix. Brie Stimson , Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 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 16 Jan. 2026.

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