as in unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur
it seems improbable that the two writers never met since they traveled in the same social circles
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Recent Examples of improbable
The Heat did that in 2023 on its way to an improbable playoff run that ended with a loss to the Denver Nuggets in the NBA Finals.
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Davis had 23 points at Viejas Arena in a game the Spartans led by 21 before a furious Aztecs rally produced for an improbable 71-68 victory.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
To investigate the most difficult cases, often ones that have gone unsolved for decades, and take an audience along for the ride for the improbable victories and inevitable failures?
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The late-game onslaught started with an improbable catalyst.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
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Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Davis had 23 points at Viejas Arena in a game the Spartans led by 21 before a furious Aztecs rally produced for an improbable 71-68 victory.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
To investigate the most difficult cases, often ones that have gone unsolved for decades, and take an audience along for the ride for the improbable victories and inevitable failures?
—Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The late-game onslaught started with an improbable catalyst.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for improbable
unlikely
Adjective
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The foundation claimed Mexico was unlikely to change its stance when Sheinbaum was elected despite the escalating threat from cartels.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Low interest rates are unlikely to return anytime soon.—
Azeem Khan,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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