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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
The single source profile was determined to be male and the probable identity of the DNA came from investigative genetic genealogy, which is the process of taking unknown DNA to public databases and finding relatives that share the profile.
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Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
This line of basic research then led to an important application: predicting the probable location of high-risk earthquake zones worldwide.
—Bruce J. MacFadden, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
The Boston Celtics center is listed as probable for Game 2 against the Knicks on Wednesday night at TD Garden after an illness limited him to 13 minutes in Boston’s 108-105 overtime loss in Monday’s Game 1.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
In Oklahoma, the case total has reached 13 — 10 confirmed and three probable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Jean Casarez, CNN Money, 9 May 2025
This line of basic research then led to an important application: predicting the probable location of high-risk earthquake zones worldwide.
—Bruce J. MacFadden, The Conversation, 8 May 2025
The Boston Celtics center is listed as probable for Game 2 against the Knicks on Wednesday night at TD Garden after an illness limited him to 13 minutes in Boston’s 108-105 overtime loss in Monday’s Game 1.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 May 2025
In Oklahoma, the case total has reached 13 — 10 confirmed and three probable.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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But what happened on the first floor of the McCormick Place West Convention Center in downtown Chicago was hardly plausible.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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Uttering them gives Santos plausible deniability, but Raposo still doesn’t buy it.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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And Cannes — for all its flaws, its chaos, its maddening logistics — remains the one place each year where that future still feels genuinely possible.—
Martin Moszkowicz,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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Before scrambling to meet a tight turnaround, take a step back and assess what’s actually possible.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Using the deployment of U.S. forces as leverage in trade negotiations could lead close allies to perceive U.S. commitments as less credible, Nam added.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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Two main issues are conveyed: No credible debt management approach exists.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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In fact, women are more likely than men to work part-time, often without access to 401(k)s or similar retirement savings vehicles.—
Bruce Helmer,
Twin Cities,
10 May 2025
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This can disrupt the natural balance of your garden, making future pest issues more likely.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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Mattress pads help protect your mattress from inevitable bacteria and body oils, as well as add an extra layer of comfort to your bed.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
8 May 2025
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This strategic placement suggests WWE aimed to maximize individual exposure before their inevitable pairing.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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The goal has been to identify potential fraud and work to prevent exploitation of vulnerable and older adult members.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Sparta Science takes it further, analyzing movement patterns to predict potential injuries among professional athletes.—
Igor Epshteyn,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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