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

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

Switch in expectations The sum of his remarks caused a sharp repricing in hike probabilities. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 31 Aug. 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

Following the July jobs report on Friday, those percentages shifted, according to CME Group’s FedWatch tool, which tracks probabilities of changes to the rate based on 30-Day Fed Funds futures prices. — Erik Sherman, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Right now, the probabilities of heavier rain for Sunday are greatest in the Laurel Highlands, but this may shift a bit depending on the speed of the system and location of a cold front Sunday afternoon and evening. — Trey Fulbright, CBS News, 30 July 2026

While Chicago’s postseason probabilities are high, its chances of overtaking Milwaukee in the National League Central are low, meaning the Cubs are unlikely to receive a first-round bye. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Raper found on the balance of probabilities that MacInnes had felt uncomfortable, had said something about the incident to Wilson and later stepped back from that position. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2026