most likely

idiom

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

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Well, that this gradual reduction in time spent near the boats means sharks most likely do not form long-term associations with these vessels. Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Like FiveThirtyEight, Harris is projected to most likely receive 270 electoral votes. Jared Gans, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024 Sitting congressional Democrats will most likely retain their seats, but 17th District Rep. Eric Sorensen in Rockford could be vulnerable against Joe McGraw, as Republicans have gone after the first-term congressman. Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Pennsylvania The state most likely to decide the winner of the election, Pennsylvania’s polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern. Liam Quinn, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024 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 17 Nov. 2024.

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