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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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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
The 1-1 draw at home to third-bottom Ipswich Town on Saturday was another example of probable wins becoming draws and dropped points becoming all too common.
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
If the evolution of humanlike life was more probable than the hard-steps model predicts, then researchers are more likely to find evidence for extraterrestrial intelligence in the future.
—Daniel Brady Mills, The Conversation, 14 Feb. 2025
Now, with the probable confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of health and human services, some of these unsupported theories may soon have their loudest megaphone ever.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
The Knicks also listed Josh Hart as probable to play through right knee soreness, and Karl-Anthony Towns has been managing both a thumb sprain and recurring knee soreness throughout the season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
If the evolution of humanlike life was more probable than the hard-steps model predicts, then researchers are more likely to find evidence for extraterrestrial intelligence in the future.
—Daniel Brady Mills, The Conversation, 14 Feb. 2025
Now, with the probable confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be secretary of health and human services, some of these unsupported theories may soon have their loudest megaphone ever.
—Monica Potts, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
The Knicks also listed Josh Hart as probable to play through right knee soreness, and Karl-Anthony Towns has been managing both a thumb sprain and recurring knee soreness throughout the season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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During the medical mystery's January premiere episode, executive producer Craig Sweeny even found a plausible reason for Watson to take off his shirt after crashing on the office couch at Pittsburgh's Holmes Clinic.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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This hypothetical deal may make enough sense to be plausible.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Also avoid using oxygen bleach on these materials, with the possible exception of spandex.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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To build up those fibers, eat some protein as soon as possible after a workout, says Jeremy Ford, a sports dietitian and nutritionist at the University of South Carolina.—
Margaret Cirino,
NPR,
22 Feb. 2025
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And, as if to compensate, the comedy often goes over the top: the romance between Jenna and her doctor never feels credible or real, when the show’s dramatic tension actually requires as much.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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Universal Music Group, for example, is currently valued slightly higher than Microsoft, partly because CEO Lucian Grange has built a credible story about its future growth prospects through strategic acquisitions and collaborations with tech platforms like Spotify and YouTube.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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That's why Russell thinks the tariffs are likely to be reduced, postponed or scrapped.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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If that happens, which is likely, seize the opportunity to persuade aging parents to resign from the trust or other documents at that time.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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All of these were invited again this year, as well as several others that seem to be on the cusp of big recognition, leading to some inevitable speculation.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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For Spiteful and other Chicago craft brewers, the results may be inevitable: libation inflation.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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That charge exposed Friedmann to a potential 25 to 40 years in prison.—
Keith Sharon,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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And though there will be many issues to tackle when negotiations start next year, the Dodgers’ staggering spending spree over the last two offseasons could represent some of the most contentious potential sticking points.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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