prob·a·ble
ˈprä-bə-bəl 
ˈprä(b)-bəl
1
: supported by evidence strong enough to establish presumption but not proof
a probable hypothesis
2
: establishing a probability
probable evidence
3
: likely to be or become true or real
probable outcome
: one that is probable
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Examples of probable in a Sentence
Adjective
It is probable that life exists outside of our planet.
the counselor could find no probable reason for the girl's bizarre actions
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Paul Kiel, Fortune, 11 May 2024
Trump is unlikely to go to Rikers, but even the more probable scenario of a brief stay in a courthouse cell would be unique and unprecedented.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
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Adjective
Some gave a lower, though still probable, chance of a taxpayer prevailing in declaring a loss based on loans that a lender agreed to forgive.
—Paul Kiel, Fortune, 11 May 2024
Trump is unlikely to go to Rikers, but even the more probable scenario of a brief stay in a courthouse cell would be unique and unprecedented.
—Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 9 May 2024
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“Probable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/probable. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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