most likely

idiom

: more likely than not : probably

It will most likely rain tomorrow.

Examples of most likely in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Now lawmakers believe that a major uptick in bottle returns is most likely being caused by out-of-state traffickers hauling in truckloads of bottles to be returned. —Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 Jan. 2026

Researchers say early detection is critical, as treatments are most likely to be effective before extensive cognitive damage occurs. —Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Jan. 2026

In 2023, the S&P 500 surged 24%, after the debut of ChatGPT the prior year unleashed a fervor around the companies most likely to benefit from a technological revolution that harkens back to the dawn of the internet. —Sarah Min, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2025

Although the look was most likely a wig, Holmes did switch things up IRL at the Peacock x Vanity Fair Game Night in May, rocking subtle blonde highlights. —Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025

Rhymes for most likely

• unlikely