most likely

phrase

: more likely than not : probably

It will most likely rain tomorrow.

Examples of most likely in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In court on Saturday, prosecutor Mark Luckett alleged that the two men were in contact with an Iranian national, most likely operating from within Iran. — Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2026

With no more remaining legal hurdles to clear, the merger is expected to close within days, most likely on October 6. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026

These insights reveal who is most likely to connect with your mission, build a lasting relationship and make meaningful, sustained contributions. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Yet the melodrama of the Trask men—and the misfortune of the women who come into their lives—has seldom been brought to the screen, most likely because of the challenges posed by the saga’s narrative sprawl. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 1 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for most likely

• unlikely