prob·a·ble
ˈprä-bə-bəl 
ˈprä(b)-bəl
1
: supported by evidence strong enough to establish presumption but not proof
a probable hypothesis
2
: establishing a probability
probable evidence
3
: likely to be or become true or real
probable outcome
: one that is probable
Examples of probable in a Sentence
Adjective
It is probable that life exists outside of our planet.
the counselor could find no probable reason for the girl's bizarre actions
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Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
In Europe, projections showed a probable increase in Ambrosia—or ragweed pollen—also linked to rising temperatures.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Pitching probables Saturday: A’s LHP JP Sears (0-1, 2.70) at Rockies RHP Germán Márquez (0-0, 0.00), 6:10 p.m.
Sunday: A’s RHP Joey Estes (0-1, 13.50 at Rockies TBA, 1:10 p.m.
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—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The presence of at least six US B-2 stealth bombers in the Indian Ocean and a second aircraft carrier in the Middle East only fueled speculation in Israel that a strike was not only possible, but increasingly probable.
—Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 9 Apr. 2025
In Europe, projections showed a probable increase in Ambrosia—or ragweed pollen—also linked to rising temperatures.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Listen to this article With two left-handers among the Cubs’ probables this weekend, expect to see a bunch of Brandon Lockridge and Yuli Gurriel this weekend, at least at the start of games.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Pitching probables Saturday: A’s LHP JP Sears (0-1, 2.70) at Rockies RHP Germán Márquez (0-0, 0.00), 6:10 p.m.
Sunday: A’s RHP Joey Estes (0-1, 13.50 at Rockies TBA, 1:10 p.m.
Want more Rockies news?
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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