most likely

idiom

: more likely than not : probably
It will most likely rain tomorrow.

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Children between ages 12 and 17 were most likely to have ever experienced long COVID or to still have the condition. Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 3 Feb. 2025 In the past, the workers most likely to quit after the institution of an RTO mandate tended to be highly skilled and tenured star employees, according to research from the University of Pittsburgh. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 2 Feb. 2025 More news: Phillies' Free Agent Failed Two Physicals Before Signing $33 Million Contract With Jays: Report Longtime Blue Jays closer Jordan Romano now seems most likely to take over the vacant closer's job in Philadelphia. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025 Buyers are most likely to be faced with HOA fees in areas with a high concentration of new construction or condos, especially in desirable beach or ski markets. Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for most likely 

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“Most likely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/most%20likely. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

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