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
Doyle is the probable SEC pitcher of the year, and possibly the national pitcher of the year.
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
Si su empresa aún no tiene una, es probable que pronto la tenga.
—Thomas McKinlay, Harvard Business Review, 12 May 2025
The Leafs were always more probable than not to lose this series and the odds now are greatly stacked against them.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Without human oversight, brand language may drift toward the generic, the probable, and the forgettable.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Matt Jones, Arkansas Online, 16 May 2025
Si su empresa aún no tiene una, es probable que pronto la tenga.
—Thomas McKinlay, Harvard Business Review, 12 May 2025
The Leafs were always more probable than not to lose this series and the odds now are greatly stacked against them.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Without human oversight, brand language may drift toward the generic, the probable, and the forgettable.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
Adjective
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There are multiple plausible explanations for both the bacteria’s presence and novelty.—
Paul Smaglik,
Discover Magazine,
21 May 2025
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But doctors say many aspects of Biden’s diagnosis timeline are plausible: 70 and older: Men in this age group are typically not recommended for prostate cancer screening, per the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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The betting is on when another tightening move is possible.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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This model would not be possible without the commitment, sensitivity and dedication of the members of the Mexican Foreign Service who work daily within the consular network to make this vision a reality, always placing the individual at the center of diplomatic action.—
Alicia G Kerber Palma,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Today’s leadership challenge is to build businesses that are not only efficient and competitive in the short term, but credible, trustworthy, and resilient over time.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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For example, a user attempting to appear as a credible journalist might choose a handle like @JamesBurnsNYT rather than something more casual like @JimB_NYC.—
Azwad Anjum Islam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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And yet, just two Republicans voted against it, signaling their faith that being a Trump loyalist can stop any political bleeding from supporting cuts that are likely to hit many of those members’ poor and rural districts hard.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
22 May 2025
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Showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout both Saturday and Sunday.—
Ethan Westerman,
Arkansas Online,
22 May 2025
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Although wildfire prevention is the best strategy, some wildfires are inevitable.—
Abhishek Singh,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Set Up Systems and Support to Meet Expectations Change is inevitable.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
30 May 2025
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The public believed this story of intentionality so completely that every shark bite was essentially a murder, and every shark a potential murderer, and the beach was the scene of a crime by a deviant monster against innocent beachgoers.—
Chris Pepin-Neff,
Scientific American,
26 May 2025
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Analysts predict the Memorial Day weekend box office could be a bellwether for a strong summer in movie theaters, with a number of potential blockbusters yet to come.—
Dawn Chmielewski,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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