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
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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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Dongju Zhang, an archaeologist and professor at China’s Lanzhou University who wasn’t involved in the study, said both hypotheses were plausible, if speculative.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2025
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Fans began speculating about a possible Thug album dropping later that night.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The six-year initiative, ending in November 2025, aims to shed light on the possible timeframes during which Mars might have been warm and wet, covered in glaciers, and maybe even suitable for life.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
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In 2022, under the creative direction of Triple H, Kross, and Scarlett made a dramatic return to WWE, immediately establishing themselves as a credible threat in the SmackDown main event scene by targeting Drew McIntyre.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Realistically, a credible forward defense posture would likely take seven to ten years—or longer—to establish.—
Mark S. Bell,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Mar. 2025
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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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But some years around spring, the wind and likely warmer ocean waters drive them in spectacular numbers to the West Coast.—
Adrian Rodriguez,
Mercury News,
4 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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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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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 14 Apr. 2025.
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