as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
This is probably why Google charges twice as much, per token, for Gemini 1.5 Pro once the context gets longer than 128,000 tokens.
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Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
If the people watching the influencer aren’t actually interested in your product or service, your message will probably be ignored, which is a great way to waste money.
—Jason Hall, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
That's probably a smart idea because if the biggest villain can't win House of Villains, there's definitely a flaw in the game somewhere.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Beside the sizzling burger, a little foil packet of sliced onions bided its time, getting a squirt or two of probably Worcestershire.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Ars Technica, 20 Dec. 2024
If the people watching the influencer aren’t actually interested in your product or service, your message will probably be ignored, which is a great way to waste money.
—Jason Hall, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
That's probably a smart idea because if the biggest villain can't win House of Villains, there's definitely a flaw in the game somewhere.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Beside the sizzling burger, a little foil packet of sliced onions bided its time, getting a squirt or two of probably Worcestershire.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
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Most other name-brand password managers would likely perform as well.Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Those fixes and additions will likely be what drops next week.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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Those interwoven, overlapping memberships can help people defy stereotypes – and, perhaps, transcend divisions.Stephanie Rivera, NPR, 19 Dec. 2024
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Investors were perhaps already pricing in more than a single reduction in rates.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
Adverb
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There’s a hint of cinnamon, maybe a little vanilla, but no sugar blast.John Graham, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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But there will still be live shows — and maybe a few songs, if bassist Guy Berryman had to guess.Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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