likely explanation

Examples (10)

• The most likely explanation is that his plane was delayed.
• A likely explanation for the noise is construction work nearby.
• The doctor gave us the most likely explanation for her symptoms.
• Scientists are searching for a likely explanation for this phenomenon.
• The likely explanation for his absence is illness.
• What's the most likely explanation for their sudden departure?
• The police found a likely explanation for the missing evidence.
• Her behavior has only one likely explanation: she's in love.
• The likely explanation for the power outage is the storm.
• Experts agree that this is the most likely explanation for the results.