1
as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
the counselor could find no probable reason for the girl's bizarre actions
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2
as in possible
having a high chance of occurring
a probable outcome of the price increase will be lower consumption
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Recent Examples of probable
How much the Uruguayan—who’s been at the Anfield club for three years—would exactly cost at this initial stage remains unclear, yet a move seems probable.
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Prices have since backed down as analysts predicted closing the Strait of Hormuz, while possible, is not probable.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The Dodgers have a day off before a probable bullpen game at Colorado on Tuesday.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Indeed, the apparent traces of mollusks and the probable bite marks of sharks suggest that the tooth spent some amount of time at the bottom of the sea before being transported to the coast by ocean currents.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2025
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Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
Prices have since backed down as analysts predicted closing the Strait of Hormuz, while possible, is not probable.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 June 2025
The Dodgers have a day off before a probable bullpen game at Colorado on Tuesday.
—Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
Indeed, the apparent traces of mollusks and the probable bite marks of sharks suggest that the tooth spent some amount of time at the bottom of the sea before being transported to the coast by ocean currents.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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Ringer said the most plausible explanation for Grok’s search for Musk’s guidance is assuming the person is asking for the opinions of xAI or Musk.—
Matt O’Brien,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
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For a multitude of plausible technical reasons, the AI could readily emit a statement or piece of advice that lacks any semblance of common sense and goes entirely out of bounds.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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The situation on the ground in these immediate post-event moments can create a fog-of-war atmosphere, and no complete assessment of the federal government’s reaction will be possible until later.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Boston needs to lock him down as soon as possible to prevent other teams from even having a chance to sign him.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Embrace Personal Accountability Being credible and responsible means keeping your word and following through on your promises in a timely manner.—
Cheri Rainey,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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There was also no credible evidence found that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals as part of his actions.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The import taxes, which would go into effect next year, are likely to have the biggest impact on generic drugs, as the U.S. imports some $200 billion worth of pharmaceuticals annually.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In their experiments, scientists found that over three generations, the wasps were more likely to prey on SWD, according to the MSU Department of Entomology.—
Sophia Valchine,
Freep.com,
9 July 2025
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Schiller argues this week's votes were inevitable and that NPR leaders should have prepared for this action by walking away from the funds long ago.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 July 2025
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But this kind of loss isn’t inevitable — there are concrete steps healthcare advisors, caregivers and families can take now to prevent it from happening again.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Expected to be one of the largest international sporting events, the World Cup's host cities are anticipating nearly half a million visitors with a potential economic impact of up to $480 million that will benefit the tourism, hospitality and retail industries.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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Lurie Children’s Hospital also sees potential trouble ahead.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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