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most likely

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

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New research suggests that a volcanic eruption or multiple eruptions, unknown to Europe’s inhabitants, most likely catalyzed the pandemic’s arrival on the continent’s shores. Evan Bush, NBC news, 4 Dec. 2025 Patch a Small Wall Hole You’ve most likely been taught to repair holes in the wall by spackling them with plaster. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2025 Breeds like the Siberian Husky, Bernese mountain dog, and Alaskan Malamute, which are made for this type of weather, will most likely enjoy time out in the snow, while small and shorthaired breeds like Chihuahuas will probably prefer staying warm indoor. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2025 The Yiddish word latke most likely derives from the Ukrainian oladok for pancake. Joan Nathan, Saveur, 4 Dec. 2025 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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