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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Even if the text itself seems plausible, the link is a telltale red flag.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Using bioenergetic modeling — a method that uses mathematical simulations to quantify the energy needed to make and break chemical bonds in a biological system — the team attempted to identify a plausible scenario in which life could emerge on Titan.—
Victoria Corless,
Space.com,
15 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
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Freshman Luke Nickel has been impressive and would be the likely No. 2 if Williams leaves.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2025
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Defenseless in a harmful system Black women are twice as likely to experience maternal mental health issues and half as likely to receive treatment.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Colorado’s 3-9 start has been ugly, but that doesn’t mean a third consecutive 100-loss season is inevitable.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
13 Apr. 2025
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If such funding for these programs continues under some other venue, without a proper structure for management to ensure equitable distribution and implementation of funding and guidelines, malfeasance and non-compliance are inevitable.—
Patricia A. Daniel,
Baltimore Sun,
13 Apr. 2025
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National organizations representing school boards and superintendents, which have not taken a position on the books being used in Maryland, warn about the potential wider impact of a court decision agreeing with the parents.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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Viral infections, blood flow blockages to the auditory nerve, and strokes are other potential causes of sudden deafness.15 What level of deafness is considered a disability?—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probable. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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