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
While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places.
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats ended the game on an improbable 21-0 run while Tech missed its final 13 shots from the floor.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Fein’s improbable shot keeps Norwell’s dreams of trying to claim back-to-back Division 3 state titles alive.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Amy Madigan proved her hopes for a truly improbable Supporting Actress win for Weapons aren’t done yet.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
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ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
The Wildcats ended the game on an improbable 21-0 run while Tech missed its final 13 shots from the floor.
—Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
Fein’s improbable shot keeps Norwell’s dreams of trying to claim back-to-back Division 3 state titles alive.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
Amy Madigan proved her hopes for a truly improbable Supporting Actress win for Weapons aren’t done yet.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for improbable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for improbable
unlikely
Adjective
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Thorn’s more famous namesake, former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, recently became the unlikely face of this exodus.—
Laura Sharman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Armed with lanterns, loyalty, and very little logic, these unlikely heroes blunder their way to a happy conclusion for all.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Improbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improbable. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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