most likely

phrase

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

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She will be closely monitored for the next five years, when recurrence is most likely, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Martha Ross, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 In theory, many people would have most likely told their child no. Beka Garris, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 Today there isn’t definitive proof but many scientists believe the virus most likely emerged in nature and jumped from animals to people – and that the market was an early source of spread. ABC News, 29 July 2026 This intermingling will most likely result in the release of non-indigenous species in the Gulf region. Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 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 5 Aug. 2026.

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