as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
On Tuesday, a U.S. federal judge ruled that the dismantling of USAID probably violated the U.S. Constitution and blocked further cuts, but stopped short of reversing firings or fully resurrecting the agency.
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David Rising and Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
The closet is probably the easiest room to ignore when things get disorganized.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Take it from someone who has bought, sold, found, cleaned, and restored some dusty, oily gems: Your records probably need a good bath.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 8 Mar. 2025
So there was probably a bigger percentage likelihood that one of them might be a Traitor.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2025
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David Rising and Aniruddha Ghosal, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
The closet is probably the easiest room to ignore when things get disorganized.
—Shea Simmons, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Take it from someone who has bought, sold, found, cleaned, and restored some dusty, oily gems: Your records probably need a good bath.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 8 Mar. 2025
So there was probably a bigger percentage likelihood that one of them might be a Traitor.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for probably
Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
Adverb
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On the other, some Democrats understand that a decision to vote against the bill could likely force an undesirable government shut down.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Fed will likely keep rates on hold when its two-day policy meeting concludes next week.—
Axios,
Axios,
12 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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There’s long been speculation that Kennedy’s murder may have been committed by multiple shooters with possible ties to the Mafia or perhaps working for foreign governments.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Since the road is paved, no special equipment is needed—except, perhaps, some sunglasses to engage in prime people-watching.—
Sheila Yasmin Marikar,
AFAR Media,
19 Mar. 2025
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Get ready for a wild ride in Kansas City as a weather system will send temperatures plummeting and usher in howling winds, rain and maybe some light snow on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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The only thing that dates it is the term ‘neo-soul’ — maybe that’s the issue.—
Damien Scott,
Billboard,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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