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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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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
Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo is probable with right patella tendinopathy.
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Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
Their literature on leaders and leadership is sparse—surprisingly so perhaps, given how much attention and public debate there is over the motivations and probable actions of those in power today.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Pitt’s cause of death was revealed as sharp and blunt force injuries with probable strangulation, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner, The Ventura County Star reported.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
In a season in which a Clemson-Alabama CFP rematch seemed probable, this shocker temporarily shook up that inevitability.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 14 Jan. 2025
Their literature on leaders and leadership is sparse—surprisingly so perhaps, given how much attention and public debate there is over the motivations and probable actions of those in power today.
—Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Pitt’s cause of death was revealed as sharp and blunt force injuries with probable strangulation, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner, The Ventura County Star reported.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
In a season in which a Clemson-Alabama CFP rematch seemed probable, this shocker temporarily shook up that inevitability.
—Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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Most notably, a trade involving Bradley Beal going to Milwaukee, Butler going to Phoenix and at least one other team being involved besides Miami, seems highly plausible, based both on reporting by my intrepid colleagues at The Athletic and the common sense of looking at a cap sheet.—
John Hollinger,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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In Ukraine and Gaza, plausible settlements are available.—
Gideon Rose,
Foreign Affairs,
21 Jan. 2025
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As a Yang Earth sign, the Dog has the patience to take it one small step at a time, but quantum leaps are also possible!—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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But honoring knowing someone is genuine in their kindness, makes trusting them easier, and forgiving them possible.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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This story was reported by The Associated Press Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Todd Richmand and Elliot Spagat,
The Christian Science Monitor,
18 Jan. 2025
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There have been no announcements and no credible evidence related to such a move for any other companies owned by Cuban, the former majority owner of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks.—
Joedy McCreary,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Now the bad news: at Trump’s behest, Congress is very likely to do away with the tax credit at some point in the near future.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Jan. 2025
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That demographic is less likely to have severe substance or mental health problems, Kushel said.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
22 Jan. 2025
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Comparisons to industry leaders like Rao’s, Siete, and Carbone are inevitable, but Lee’s path is uniquely her own.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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The Edmonton Oilers captain received a match penalty, which means a suspension is all but inevitable.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
19 Jan. 2025
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Derailing Washington’s potential go-ahead drive, a first-quarter fumble near midfield was caused by linebacker Zack Baun and cornerback Cooper DeJean.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Jan. 2025
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The growing controversy has already captured the attention of the NFL's competition committee, which is set to meet during the offseason to discuss potential rule changes, including expanding the replay assist system.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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