as in probability
the quality or state of being likely to occur
the weatherman on TV said that the likelihood of rain today was fairly high
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Recent Examples of likelihood
While no damage has been reported, the USGS issued a green PAGER alert, indicating a low likelihood of casualties or economic disruption.
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Decentralization can reduce the risk of government mismanagement or overreach, lessening the likelihood of currency debasement and/or runaway inflation.
—Alex Pron, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
There is also a high likelihood of historic archaeological remains at the Burnham site and the surrounding properties.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Decentralization can reduce the risk of government mismanagement or overreach, lessening the likelihood of currency debasement and/or runaway inflation.
—Alex Pron, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
There is also a high likelihood of historic archaeological remains at the Burnham site and the surrounding properties.
—Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 19 Sep. 2025
As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likelihood
probability
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Climate Prediction Center forecasts a high probability of above-normal temperatures from September through November.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Likelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likelihood. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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