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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Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
For items like toys, Miller said, percentage increases in the double-digit range seem probable.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Pitching probables Saturday: Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela (1-9, 6.50) at Mets RHP Kodai Senga (5-3, 1.46), 2:10 p.m.
Sunday: Rockies LHP Carson Palmquist (0-3, 8.78) at Mets RHP Clay Holmes (5-3, 2.98), 11:40 a.m.
— Kyle Newman, The Denver Post
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—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
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Adjective
How many cases are there in Oklahoma? Oklahoma held steady Friday with a total of 14 confirmed and three probable cases.
—Devi Shastri, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2025
For items like toys, Miller said, percentage increases in the double-digit range seem probable.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 20 May 2025
Noun
Even with two All-Star aces as probables, we should be treated to ample offense this weekend.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Pitching probables Saturday: Rockies RHP Antonio Senzatela (1-9, 6.50) at Mets RHP Kodai Senga (5-3, 1.46), 2:10 p.m.
Sunday: Rockies LHP Carson Palmquist (0-3, 8.78) at Mets RHP Clay Holmes (5-3, 2.98), 11:40 a.m.
— Kyle Newman, The Denver Post
Want more Rockies news?
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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