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
All eyes were on Flagg, who entered the game listed as probable because of a left wrist sprain suffered in Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
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Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Initially listed as probable, White got downgraded to questionable following the Hornets’ morning shootaround.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Even before the rule takes hold, people are mourning a probable casualty.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The Ducks were without leading scorer Cutter Gauthier (doubtful for Tuesday), rugged captain Radko Gudas (doubtful), active blue-liner Pavel Mintyukov (probable), grinder Jansen Harkins (out) and enforcer Ross Johnston (out) when they were stampeded on Saturday by the Calgary Flames.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
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Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
Initially listed as probable, White got downgraded to questionable following the Hornets’ morning shootaround.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
Even before the rule takes hold, people are mourning a probable casualty.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026
The Ducks were without leading scorer Cutter Gauthier (doubtful for Tuesday), rugged captain Radko Gudas (doubtful), active blue-liner Pavel Mintyukov (probable), grinder Jansen Harkins (out) and enforcer Ross Johnston (out) when they were stampeded on Saturday by the Calgary Flames.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
Adjective
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William Atherton’s Jerry Hathaway—the money-hungry mad king behind Project Crossbow—is unfortunately medium plausible.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
10 Apr. 2026
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Earlier reports said the wedding would take place on June 13 — seemingly plausible because 13 is Swift’s favorite number.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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Few details have been released, but Miami Fire told CBS News Miami that crews were called to the corner of 9th Street and South Miami Avenue in Brickell after getting reports of a possible overdose of a 20-year-old man.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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After the flight crew allegedly requested an onboard doctor, a physician-passenger advised that due to the severity of the burns and their proximity to her genitals, AC should be transported to an urgent care facility as soon as possible, the complaint says.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Similar allegations against Roberts-Smith were found credible in a civil court case in 2023 when a judge rejected his claims that newspaper articles defamed him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The city should preserve a minimum buffer and design a plan with credible spending adjustments rather than abandoning the framework.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Those down south near Des Plaines were likely to see the river crest late Saturday into Sunday.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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But a final settlement in the case is likely months away at the earliest.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Yet, at the same time, relentless convenience (or being sold the idea of relentless convenience) warps the brain in ways that make nostalgic cravings somewhat inevitable.—
Hanif Abdurraqib,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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How war became inevitable Yet Netanyahu shows no concern for how Israel’s excesses are fueling antisemitism in what has been Israel’s only dependable ally.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Apr. 2026
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Others, however, see potential benefits, especially for local businesses trying to stay competitive.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Claude’s potential culpability in this and other potential war crimes was a subject of widespread speculation, not only in the media but in Washington.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
New Yorker,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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