How to Use probable in a Sentence

probable

1 of 2 adjective

• It is probable that life exists outside of our planet.
• Lowry is listed as probable with the sprained right hand that has had him out the past three games.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2024
• This image shows the probable path of the storm as of Saturday.
  — Dave Epstein, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Sep. 2023
• The more probable scenario would have been to wait for his release.
  — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2022
• For school systems inside the Beltway and to the south and east, a delay is more probable.
  — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 16 Jan. 2024
• Sneed appears to be a more probable option for the franchise tag.
  — Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2024
• But once Crain gets those records, probable become provable and that would be the sort of thing that might get people fired.
  — Kyle Whitmire | [e-mail], al, 26 June 2023
• With this being the third chapter in her Las Vegas legacy, the chances of more dates coming down the line seem probable.
  — Melinda Sheckells, Billboard, 6 Feb. 2024
• The strongest gusts are most probable in the late afternoon and early evening.
  — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 23 Sep. 2023
• Of course, other factors could complicate the Dodgers’ pursuit of the probable soon-to-be two-time MVP.
  — Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2023
• The Core Ultra chips would be the probable inclusion in any such devices, too.
  — Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 21 Mar. 2024
• Lillard, who had been listed as probable, is ready to go.
  — Afentres, oregonlive, 17 Mar. 2023
• The offense is patient no matter who starts at QB (probable is Noah Schubach).
  — Dennis Victory, al, 18 Oct. 2022
• Cloudy skies dominate, and some light showers are probable but shouldn’t amount to much.
  — David Streit, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023
• In the best but least probable scenario, her father would recover and go home.
  — Jaeah Lee, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2023
• The monthly cycle peaks in May, so higher prices are probable.
  — Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 12 Feb. 2024
• The ministry also stated that five of the deceased patients were confirmed to have died of the virus while 18 were listed as probable deaths.
  — Nimi Princewill, CNN, 26 Sep. 2022
• Also, if the steady snow manages to linger a little longer than 4 or 5 a.m. — when some models cut if off — that could add an inch or so above the most probable amounts.
  — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 16 Feb. 2024
• Landry Shamet is listed as probable for Sunday as he’s been out with right foot soreness.
  — Duane Rankin, The Arizona Republic, 18 Mar. 2023
• Lose here and a bowl game seems improbable and three-or-four-win season seems more probable.
  — Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press, 15 Oct. 2022
• Throughout the region, a cold, steady rain is probable in the afternoon and evening, with widespread totals of 1 to 2 inches.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 13 Dec. 2022
• He’s listed as probable for Tuesday night’s game due to left wrist soreness.
  — Ian Firstenberg, Chicago Tribune, 28 Mar. 2023
• The winner plays Evansville Memorial, the probable favorite, in the semifinal.
  — The Indianapolis Star, 28 Feb. 2023
• Over the next six days, the national park used helicopter and ground teams to search the upper and lower portions of Mount Rainier along Eddy's probable route.
  — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 7 June 2023
• First and foremost on the panelists minds on Tuesday was the probable writers’ strike deal in the U.S., confirmed the same evening, that will lead to a return of film and television production.
  — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 28 Sep. 2023
• Women's Health has gathered all the intel about the very probable Bachelor couple.
  — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
• But another raise of 0.75 percentage point is probable—much to the market’s chagrin.
  — Joe Wallace, WSJ, 15 Sep. 2022
• Brandon Rose separated in spring practices and appears to be the probable starter if Rising sits.
  — Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 July 2023
• But rain is most probable, with any significant chance for meaningful snow reserved for mountains to the west.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 8 Feb. 2023
• Heat guard Tyler Herro is listed as probable for the contest after missing Sunday’s loss to the Clippers because of a migraine.
  — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2024

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probable

2 of 2 noun

• But, with a week-and-a-half to go, here’s a look at the probables for the race, courtesy of racing secretary David Jerkens.
  — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2019
• Also, check out probables for the San Diego series this weekend.
  — Andrew Baggarly, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2017
• Brooklyn Strong is still a possible rather than a probable.
  — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2021
• Follow this page for updates, pitching probables and more.
  — Richard Morin, azcentral, 19 Apr. 2018
• The Dodgers’ pitching probables for the three-game weekend series against the San Francisco Giants remains incomplete.
  — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2019
• But, with a week-and-a-half to go, here’s a look at the probables for the race, courtesy of racing secretary David Jerkens.
  — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2019
• Also, check out probables for the San Diego series this weekend.
  — Andrew Baggarly, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2017
• Brooklyn Strong is still a possible rather than a probable.
  — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2021
• Follow this page for updates, pitching probables and more.
  — Richard Morin, azcentral, 19 Apr. 2018
• The Dodgers’ pitching probables for the three-game weekend series against the San Francisco Giants remains incomplete.
  — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2019

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024