Synonyms for Probable
ˈprɒb ə bəlprob·a·ble

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1. probable

   The apparent is that which appears; the word has two contrasted senses, either of that which is manifest, visible, certain, or of that which merely seems to be and may be very different from what is; as, the apparent motion of the sun around the earth. Apparent kindness casts a doubt on the reality of the kindness; apparent neglect implies that more care and pains may have been bestowed than we are aware of. Presumable implies that a thing may be reasonably supposed beforehand without any full knowledge of the facts. Probable implies that we know facts enough to make us moderately confident of it. Seeming expresses great doubt of the reality; seeming innocence comes very near in meaning to probable guilt. Apparent indicates less assurance than probable, and more than seeming. A man's probable intent we believe will prove to be his real intent; his seeming intent we believe to be a sham; his apparent intent may be the true one, tho we have not yet evidence on which to pronounce with certainty or even with confidence. Likely is a word with a wide range of usage, but always implying the belief that the thing is, or will be, true; it is often used with the infinitive, as the other words of this list can not be; as, it is likely to happen. Compare EVIDENT.

   Synonyms:
   apparent, likely, presumable, seeming

   Antonyms:
   doubtful, dubious, improbable, unimaginable, unlikely

   Preposition:
   (When apparent is used in the sense of evident): His guilt is apparent in every act to all observers.

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1. probable

   Synonyms:
   likely, presumable, credible, reasonable

   Antonyms:
   unlikely, unreasonable, incredible

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1. probableadjective

   an applicant likely to be chosen

   Antonyms:
   improbable, supposed(a), unlikely

2. probable, likelyadjective

   likely but not certain to be or become true or real

   "a likely result"; "he foresaw a probable loss"

   Synonyms:
   potential, likely, probable

   Antonyms:
   unlikely, improbable, supposed(a)

3. probableadjective

   apparently destined

   "the probable consequences of going ahead with the scheme"

   Synonyms:
   likely

   Antonyms:
   supposed(a), improbable, unlikely

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1. probableadjective

   Synonyms:
   likely, presumable, credible, reasonable, to be expected, that stands to reason

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1. probableadjective

   Synonyms:
   likely, credible, reasonable

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1. List of paraphrases for "probable":

   likely, unlikely, possible, plausible, probability

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1. Carl Anderson:

   We think the legal question is met and I would reiterate that what is required by the statute is a finding of probable cause, which is not beyond a shadow of a doubt, it that there are reasonable grounds to believe that this crime has occurred and is occurring.

2. Florida State Attorney Phil Archer:

   While it clear that the officers had probable cause to arrest Mr. George Zimmerman, which was affirmed by the circuit court judge at initial appearances, the subsequent recantation by the( alleged) victim of her initial statement along with new documents provided by the victim and her attorney precludes my office from proceeding further.

3. Sheriff Craig Webre:

   We hope this arrest can begin to bring some closure to the Vegas family who have been living with questions about Diane’s death for nearly 44 years, new information combined with the initial investigation helped us build probable cause for the arrest.

4. John Steinbeck, The Winter of our Discontent, chapter 2:

   I know three things will never be believed-the true, the probable, and the logical.

5. Elliot Williams:

   We know that there were photographs and other evidence seized today, and we also don't know what else was found in his house today, certainly the prosecutors and the FBI knew they had probable cause to believe there was actionable evidence in his house, so who knows what comes of that.