as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
Built for stealth surveillance missions The XRQ-73 still has its large lower fuselage fairing, which is probably meant to carry intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance equipment.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Malachi Lawrence will probably be a rotational pass rusher in year one.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
That’s probably a good thing considering the vessel features a wooden sculpture of what some say is Bezos’ wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, as a mermaid on the prow.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
Martin certainly has the talent to make another roster and will probably be coveted as a 3-point shooter.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Malachi Lawrence will probably be a rotational pass rusher in year one.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
That’s probably a good thing considering the vessel features a wooden sculpture of what some say is Bezos’ wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, as a mermaid on the prow.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
Martin certainly has the talent to make another roster and will probably be coveted as a 3-point shooter.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
Adverb
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With the latest employment report showing signs of improvement in the labor market, Angelo Kourkafas, senior strategist at Edward Jones, said the Federal Reserve will likely hold off on interest rate cuts as policymakers assess the impact of surging energy costs from the Iran war.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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James told the outlet the ICE hold was likely triggered by Reyes’ arrest.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 May 2026
Adverb
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Magyar recently claimed that several of Orbán’s top lieutenants are rushing to send their assets abroad, perhaps to avoid financial or legal sanctions, and that others have been shredding incriminating documents.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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And perhaps Adames is slowly starting to find signs of life on offense, too.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 May 2026
Adverb
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Who knows, maybe the age of Attenborough is just beginning.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
8 May 2026
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It was designed that way, but maybe there was a little something deeper here, right?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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