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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
In June, Bain & Company, in partnership with Altagamma, said the personal luxury goods market is likely to shrink by 2 to 5 percent in 2025, the most probable scenario, marking the industry's first slowdown since the 2008-09 financial crisis, excluding the COVID-19 period.
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The Yankees have not announced their probable pitchers for that series, but they are lined up to start Luis Gil, Max Fried, Will Warren and Rodón.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
As Electridad wails for justice, her brother Orestes spends his time in exile with Nino (Luis Medina), a move made by his late father in probable anticipation of his demise.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Among the various Vibrio bacteria species, 71 confirmed and probable Vibrio cases have been reported among Massachusetts residents so far in 2025.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
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Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
The Yankees have not announced their probable pitchers for that series, but they are lined up to start Luis Gil, Max Fried, Will Warren and Rodón.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
As Electridad wails for justice, her brother Orestes spends his time in exile with Nino (Luis Medina), a move made by his late father in probable anticipation of his demise.
—Zach Dennis, Charlotte Observer, 15 Aug. 2025
Among the various Vibrio bacteria species, 71 confirmed and probable Vibrio cases have been reported among Massachusetts residents so far in 2025.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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The world’s highest court, the International Court of Justice, has ruled that there is a plausible risk of genocide in Gaza, and that Israel’s occupation and apartheid against Palestinians are unlawful.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 Sep. 2025
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One or two plays go another way—a possibility made infinitely more plausible when missing your star defensive player—and the Eagles could have lost to the underdog Cowboys.—
Don Yaeger,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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But in July, the FBI and DOJ released a joint memo stating there was no Epstein client list and no credible evidence that Epstein blackmailed prominent individuals.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Chaz Fortune, a credible messenger and director of YAP, believes tailoring the program to what the youths need and being truthful is most important.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The area along Poison Ridge north of Indian Rock continues to show active fire behavior, and residents are likely to see another large pyrocumulus cloud as temperatures rise this afternoon.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Sand is considered the front-runner in a Democratic primary, which is likely to consist of additional challengers with an incumbent like Reynolds out of the picture.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Arriving home in the dark after work or dinners out is inevitable, but finding the front door doesn’t have to be a treacherous experience for you or your guests.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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James Strikes Again The opening goal in this encounter was inevitable.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Second, crews will be working to protect the gains made on containment lines off of the McKinley Grove Road and will be actively watching for potential spot fires.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lamuta, the study’s corresponding author, emphasized the wide potential applications of the technology.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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