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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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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
Just this week, California reported its 15th infection in dairy workers and Washington state reported seven probable cases in poultry workers.
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
This probable lighter schedule of duties for the Prince of Wales, 42, aligns perfectly with the kids’ school break.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Smile’s success meant a sequel was highly probable.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Yamamoto knows innings matter for a Dodgers team that often lists TBA as probable pitcher
The Ohtani dilemma has been strange.
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024
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Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 29 Oct. 2024
This probable lighter schedule of duties for the Prince of Wales, 42, aligns perfectly with the kids’ school break.
—Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Smile’s success meant a sequel was highly probable.
—Janey Tracey, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Related Articles Dodgers spin 4th postseason shutout, take 2-1 lead on Mets in NLCS
Luis Severino’s misplays just part of Mets’ problems in Game 3 loss to Dodgers
Yamamoto knows innings matter for a Dodgers team that often lists TBA as probable pitcher
The Ohtani dilemma has been strange.
—Jim Alexander, Orange County Register, 16 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probable
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The only plausible way Europe can achieve what the authors lay out is by turning the European Union into a supranational empire, with all the resultant repressions that come from creating such an entity.Sumantra Maitra, Foreign Affairs, 4 Nov. 2024
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The Thin Line Self-government implies a plausible connection between the governing and the governed—an authentic dialogue that allows for dispute and informs deliberation.Penny Abeywardena, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Returning to school as quickly as possible, with appropriate support, and getting light exercise that doesn’t pose a head injury risk are important first steps in concussion recovery, and in line with the latest research.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The Trust continues to focus on maintaining its investment objective of tracking the Bitwise 10 Large Cap Crypto Index as closely as possible.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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While there have been no credible claims of fraud contributing to Donald Trump’s victory last week and the vote does not appear to have even been close, the election was marred by foreign interference, a commonplace occurrence in every U.S. election since 2016.Colin P. Clarke, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division continues to ask for the public’s assistance and is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for credible information that leads to Mischa Johnson’s recovery.Anna Turning, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In the longer term, none of that is likely to matter much.Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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But just as the price of everyday goods began growing a little more slowly, likely tariffs from a second Trump administration could destabilize recent disinflation.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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As was inevitable, the suitcase gets dredged up and raises a million questions.Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Yes, but: Increasingly, that's not what all investors want — and as the market grows, change is inevitable.Michael Flaherty, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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LeBron James expressed his concerns about the potential threat a second Trump presidency poses to women’s reproductive rights by sharing a photo of himself with his 10-year-old daughter.Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Airport staff is working closely with a professional wildlife control company to monitor the area, identify potential entry points and implement necessary precautions to prevent future incidents, the agency said.Gabriella Rudy, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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