most likely

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

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Her mother, most likely, Romito 1, carried an altered copy of the same gene, which explained her shorter stature, though her daughter appeared to suffer from a more acute case of the condition. Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026 Young, hip, most likely doing something creative and probably in town for work. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Jan. 2026 An immigrant assistant presumably is earning more than the best alternative occupation, most likely in a low-wage country. Bill Conerly, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026 The states where folks were most likely to stay put were New Jersey and New York at 91%, and West Virginia at 90%. Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 30 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 2 Feb. 2026.

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