most likely

idiom

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

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Parents can use the standards as a guide for choosing a preschool that’s most likely to help prepare their child for the next step. Dallas Morning News, 7 Feb. 2026 The Wrecking Crew is a (real) love letter to the ultra-skilled studio musicians who most likely made your favorite 60s hits but aren’t found on album covers. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026 Parents can use the standards as a guide for choosing a preschool that’s most likely to help prepare their child for the next step. Makiya Seminera, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026 Finland and Sweden are not scheduled to play each other in the Olympic preliminary rounds, but the couple will most likely face off in a medal round. Ciara Lucas, SELF, 5 Feb. 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 9 Feb. 2026.

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