1
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
Analysts and strategists have taken what is possible, with the benefit of several tailwinds, and are now ambitiously forecasting those margins as probable .
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Similar conditions are predicted into Friday with showers remaining probable and a high around 63.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Don’t factor in the probable industry discounts or internal labor or expertise.
—Chintan Shah, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Michael Khouw, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
Similar conditions are predicted into Friday with showers remaining probable and a high around 63.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 7 Apr. 2025
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph and pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) are probable.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 Apr. 2025
Don’t factor in the probable industry discounts or internal labor or expertise.
—Chintan Shah, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
Adjective
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The commonalities begin with a propensity to juggle more projects, more or less simultaneously, than would seem humanly plausible.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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New York University law professor emeritus Stephen Gillers sees this as plausible but unlikely.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
1 Apr. 2025
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When as natural as possible is your ultimate goal, Jergens is your bestie.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Council averaged 37 minutes per game and actually was on the floor for 92.5% of all possible minutes for the Bonnies, who finished the season with a 22-12 record.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2025
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To focus, with a credible Stanley Cup shot, on making a window extending move for a bona fide elite player, speaks volumes about what Stars management believed mattered most.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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Related Articles Since 2019, Lyst has become a credible source for the fashion industry on what’s trending with its quarterly brand and product rankings.—
Tianwei Zhang,
Footwear News,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Studies have shown that companies with diverse leadership teams are more likely to outperform their counterparts financially, with diversity driving innovation and better decision-making.—
Jason Wingard,
Forbes.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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This also makes the spring bouquet reusable and less likely to grow mold or rot.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Apr. 2025
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Areas Of Uncertainty While speculation is inevitable, leaders can take practical steps to position themselves to benefit from—or mitigate—the questions that lie ahead.—
John Ganem,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged that unification with the island is inevitable—through force if necessary.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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During part two of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills season 14 reunion special, the reality star, 56, defended her decision to keep quiet about her relationship with Morgan Wade, after their friendship fueled rumors of a potential romance.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Legendary Entertainment, the film's production company, declined to comment on Pattinson's potential casting, and representatives for the actor didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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