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
With the Saudis being the sole funders of the breakaway golf circuit, a stoppage of funds would, in all likelihood, end the current iteration of LIV Golf.
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Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The likelihood of rekindling the fire that was burning in 2011 is low.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
If the temperatures get down to 28-degrees Fahrenheit, plant kills are about a 10% likelihood.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
In all likelihood, Heaps’ first match with Summit FC in her home state will be a July 3 matchup with KC Current, which happens to be the inaugural match at Centennial Stadium, the Summit FC-specific home venue still under construction.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
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Mark Harris, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The likelihood of rekindling the fire that was burning in 2011 is low.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 20 Apr. 2026
If the temperatures get down to 28-degrees Fahrenheit, plant kills are about a 10% likelihood.
—Alan Gionet, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026
In all likelihood, Heaps’ first match with Summit FC in her home state will be a July 3 matchup with KC Current, which happens to be the inaugural match at Centennial Stadium, the Summit FC-specific home venue still under construction.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for likelihood
probability
Noun
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For this reason, the probability of encountering a descending elevator first is higher.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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But while the civil court found the war crimes allegations were mostly proven on a balance of probabilities, the war crime murder charges would have to be proved in a criminal court to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Likelihood.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/likelihood. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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