as in unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur
it seems improbable that the two writers never met since they traveled in the same social circles
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Throughout this improbable run, the Vikings have shown the ability to respond in the face of adversity.
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
If Fields were to come in and spark an improbable win, his future here or elsewhere could look different.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
The rather improbable story came to light this week after articles were published in the Denver Post and New York Times.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
Just returning to the playoffs felt improbable for the team that gave up 63 points in this stadium last year.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 12 Jan. 2025
If Fields were to come in and spark an improbable win, his future here or elsewhere could look different.
—Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
The rather improbable story came to light this week after articles were published in the Denver Post and New York Times.
—Nate Anderson, Ars Technica, 7 Jan. 2025
Just returning to the playoffs felt improbable for the team that gave up 63 points in this stadium last year.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Improbable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/improbable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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