as in likely
by reasonable assumption
we would probably win that bet
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Recent Examples of probably
Expect a rough battle, lots of fireworks, and most probably a long shutdown.
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Richard McGahey, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
At this point, everyone at the 118 (and probably the damn 126, for that matter) could hear what was going on.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 7 Mar. 2025
The positive stock reaction to Broadcom’s results probably isn’t the event that reignites the AI trade again.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Fox will probably come out on the attack against his former team.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
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Richard McGahey, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
At this point, everyone at the 118 (and probably the damn 126, for that matter) could hear what was going on.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 7 Mar. 2025
The positive stock reaction to Broadcom’s results probably isn’t the event that reignites the AI trade again.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Fox will probably come out on the attack against his former team.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for probably
Adverb
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Those were likely adjusted, and refined, some dropped, and others added throughout your ascending into adulthood.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The map sense, however, likely relies on a different mechanism.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
Adverb
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This is perhaps best embodied by LACO concertmaster Margaret Batjer, who is director of the Colburn School’s Music Academy.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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One look that was perhaps a favorite of many including myself was worn to the Le Grand Diner du Louvre at the Louvre.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
7 Mar. 2025
Adverb
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But unexpected allies and converts to the team’s cause appear, too: passengers awaiting a flight to Kabul, an American technology reporter, maybe even that annoying bakery owner.—
Lisa Kennedy,
Variety,
7 Mar. 2025
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She’s welcomed by A.J. and Isaac, two new friends of Camille, who also maybe live there.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Probably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/probably. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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