most likely

idiom

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Presidential election polls: Check out The Post’s presidential polling averages of the seven battleground states most likely to determine the outcome of the election. Philip Bump, Washington Post, 17 July 2024 The dust and particles produced from that time most likely played a major role in the discoloration of the varnish. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 July 2024 That was before the NFL Draft, which is when a big-time trade is most likely, and the 49ers were not compelled enough then to part with Aiyuk, who has produced over 1,000 receiving yards each of the past two seasons. Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024 Her most likely Democratic opponent in November will be state Rep. Gloria Johnson or activist Marquita Bradshaw. Nate Rau, Axios, 15 July 2024 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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