most likely

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

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Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images When most people think of AI and jobs, the conversation often pivots to which occupations are most likely to be obliterated by its arrival. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026 Janitorial and medical services would most likely continue at state prisons and hospitals. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The Yankees have not determined whether Schlittler will start Game 1, which is scheduled for Tuesday night in the Bronx, most likely against the Red Sox. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026 Five of the nine states most likely to decide Senate control border Canada — Alaska, Ohio, Michigan, New Hampshire and Maine. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 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 4 Oct. 2026.

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