as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
Mental health advisement via poetry is probably not the best route to go.
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The fact that the Cosmic Horseshoe black hole is found in such a massive galaxy and that Sagittarius A* is found in our more modestly sized Milky Way is probably not a coincidence.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The future of Paramount+ — that’s probably at the top of the list.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The small, sharp stone fragments used as tools were likely fashioned from larger pebbles in nearby riverbeds, and they were probably used for cutting or scraping, Brumm said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The fact that the Cosmic Horseshoe black hole is found in such a massive galaxy and that Sagittarius A* is found in our more modestly sized Milky Way is probably not a coincidence.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The future of Paramount+ — that’s probably at the top of the list.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025
The small, sharp stone fragments used as tools were likely fashioned from larger pebbles in nearby riverbeds, and they were probably used for cutting or scraping, Brumm said.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
Adverb
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Most inflation is likely transmitted through small businesses, and branches of large firms that behave like small businesses that have a lot of control over pricing (grocery stores, for example).—
William Dunkelberg,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The heaviest smoke impacts will likely be in locations near the fire and low-lying areas, including Rico, Dolores, Cortez, and Durango.—
Matthew Robinson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Along the way, perhaps an answer is being formed that says the user should freak out and run amok about the potential mental health issue.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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But the cars that showed up for the event were perhaps the biggest stars of the day.—
Keenan Thompson,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Perhaps several years ago, maybe your firm was at the center of a controversy.—
Ross Kernez,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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For Sanders, though, the workload will be far heavier — maybe the entire first half.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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