as in probabilities
a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another
since most car thefts are never solved, there will always be greedy people ready to take advantage of this percentage
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Recent Examples of percentages
The percentages were even higher in some rural states, such as Wyoming (95%) and Montana (84%).
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Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 May 2026
However, certain debts — like unpaid taxes, child support or student loans — can result in higher percentages.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The highest percentages of fatalities involving motorcyclists not wearing helmets occurred in Weld and Pueblo counties.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
The high percentages dwarf the numbers in the first two months of 2026.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Numerous cryptocurrency novices become bewildered by intricate decals and fluctuating percentages.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Kennard shot 17 times and made only five, percentages be damned.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Lowering these percentages further than necessary can lead to malnutrition, so always consult with your veterinarian before starting a low-protein diet.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Changing the percentages could save money.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Rebecca Schneid, Time, 2 May 2026
However, certain debts — like unpaid taxes, child support or student loans — can result in higher percentages.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The highest percentages of fatalities involving motorcyclists not wearing helmets occurred in Weld and Pueblo counties.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 1 May 2026
The high percentages dwarf the numbers in the first two months of 2026.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 29 Apr. 2026
Numerous cryptocurrency novices become bewildered by intricate decals and fluctuating percentages.
—Malana Vantyler, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Kennard shot 17 times and made only five, percentages be damned.
—Dan Woike, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Lowering these percentages further than necessary can lead to malnutrition, so always consult with your veterinarian before starting a low-protein diet.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Changing the percentages could save money.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for percentages
probabilities
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Both teams had playoff probabilities exceeding 85% just a few weeks ago.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
27 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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“Percentages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/percentages. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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