seem probable

Frequency: 7.010.1 per million words

to appear likely to be true or to happen, based on impression

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Examples (10)

  • It seemed probable that the meeting would be cancelled due to the storm.
  • Such a scenario seems highly probable given the current economic climate.
  • It did not seem probable that they would arrive on time for the opening ceremony.
  • Does it seem probable to you that the house prices will drop this year?
  • A peaceful resolution seemed increasingly probable as negotiations progressed.
  • It seemed probable to the investigators that the fire was accidental.
  • This explanation seems far more probable than the previous one we heard.
  • It might seem probable at first glance, but we need more evidence to be sure.
  • It seemed probable that a new law would be passed to address the issue.
  • The success of the project seemed quite probable after the positive initial trials.