Synonyms of probabilities

probabilities

noun

plural of probability

as in odds

a measure of how often an event will occur instead of another

the probability of flipping a coin and getting heads 50 times in a row is not good

Synonyms & Similar Words

• odds
• chances
• possibilities
• percentages
• prospects
• potentials
• potentialities
• contingencies
• conditional probabilities
• outlooks

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of probabilities

Prediction markets can provide real-time probabilities in fluid ways that election polls cannot. — W. Joseph Campbell, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

Let’s take a guess at probabilities for Sunday’s starter, because math is (sometimes) fun. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026

There’s a lot of math and mathematical equations and probabilities and percentages. — Jennifer Maas, Variety, 15 Sep. 2026

At a recent webinar, NOAA stated that the current probabilities are not high enough to issue explicit predictions just yet. — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2026

The greater probabilities follow another run-up in fuel prices and inflation data last week that showed prices continued to climb in August. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

Markets exist for the supply and demand of commodities today on the basis of forecasts, estimates, and probabilities. — Finn Brunton, Harpers Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026

The highest probabilities for above average temperatures stretch across the entire northern tier. — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

No one knows when a sedentary 75-year-old economist will kick the bucket or a derecho wind will blow the roof off a Roseville retirement condo, but there are actuarial records giving probabilities for either happening. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026