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
Abramov points out that this does not disprove the Mars life explanation, but rather just presents an alternative, albeit much more probable, explanation for the evidence.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
It’s not known what Spoelstra ordered on his probable cheat day, but Thad’s is known for its old-school, thin, crispy pies with a robust, sweet tomato sauce.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
For some, choosing to resign was an option to not prolong the anxiety of a probable firing, while being able to take advantage of the deal and look for private sector work.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Steph White said her absence from practice was precautionary, and Hull is probable for Friday's game.
—Chloe Peterson, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 1 Oct. 2025
It’s not known what Spoelstra ordered on his probable cheat day, but Thad’s is known for its old-school, thin, crispy pies with a robust, sweet tomato sauce.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
For some, choosing to resign was an option to not prolong the anxiety of a probable firing, while being able to take advantage of the deal and look for private sector work.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
Steph White said her absence from practice was precautionary, and Hull is probable for Friday's game.
—Chloe Peterson, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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Electrical malfunction, hail impact, or structural stress remain plausible possibilities.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
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By playing through likely as well as merely plausible scenarios and modeling their impact on supply chains, companies can detect critical dependencies and explore ways to diversify supplier relationships or sales markets.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Besides religion, what are other possible reasons a person might have executed a forgery?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
16 Oct. 2025
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As Myles Lewis-Skelly dribbled up the left wing, the Brazilian made sure to come as central as possible before calling for a cross.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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In November, during Lorincz’s sentencing hearing, her sister offered credible testimony that Lorincz was severely abused as a child.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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Police linked the photo to a French social media post from 2024 and determined the threat was not credible, although 1,100 students did not attend school the next day.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
16 Oct. 2025
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When people skip screening, doctors are less likely to catch breast cancer at earlier, more treatable stages.—
Julia Landwehr,
Health,
18 Oct. 2025
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Wander is accused of lying to lenders and investors, not policyholders, but the case is likely to focus more attention on Wall Street’s insurance push.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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In embracing those tools, Pritzker, an establishment Democrat who didn’t exactly begin his career as an influencer has come to represent what’s basically an inevitable evolutionary battle for political survival.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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The key pubs—The Matchmaker Bar, The Ritz, and The Roadside Tavern—are steps from another, so rubbing shoulders with other singles is inevitable.—
Bernadette Keith,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Oct. 2025
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Jon Pike, a philosophy professor at The Open University in England, argued that an open category should be created for transgender athletes to avoid any potential unfairness from biological males competing against girls and women.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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So far, European countries have used the profits generated by such assets to financially aid Kyiv, but some countries have been concerned about further measures due to potential financial and legal issues.—
Silvia Amaro,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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