as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
However, in modern Premier League terms, the Brentford story is probably underappreciated, especially given the low budget and crowds.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The good news for Talarico is that, for the next 11 weeks, his two potential Republican opponents will probably be focused on each other.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
That would probably be the worst.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The tree was probably a young whippersnapper when the city was founded in 1836, McBain figures.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The good news for Talarico is that, for the next 11 weeks, his two potential Republican opponents will probably be focused on each other.
—Elaine Godfrey, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026
That would probably be the worst.
—CBS News, 5 Mar. 2026
The tree was probably a young whippersnapper when the city was founded in 1836, McBain figures.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
Adverb
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Barely more than a week ago, Baffert likely would have listed his top Derby candidates as Plutarch, Litmus Test and Brant.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the end, the warmth won out, and this winter will likely be ranked among the warmest such seasons for the contiguous US.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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But some backpacks are better for travel than others, perhaps designed with isolated shoe compartments, holes to feed your phone charging cable through, jewelry pouches, and special materials that simply wipe clean after picking up germs from public floors.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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The pool is perhaps the best indoor dip in the city; though it’s housed in the basement and there are no windows, the soft lighting from the lanterns adds to the moody and serene atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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Sunscreen, snacks and maybe a portable phone charger round out the essentials for a comfortable park visit.—
Taylor Haught,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Store Everything in One Place One of the best (but maybe one of the most difficult) ways to consolidate hobbies is to force yourself to keep them all in one specific space.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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