in all probability

1. Also, in all likelihood. Most likely, almost certainly. For example, In all probability we'll be home for Christmas. This expression was first recorded in 1617, the variant in 1664.

Example Sentences

Though he wrote an op-ed for the Wall Street Journal entitled, “Let’s Hit ‘Pause’ Before Altering Humankind,” Baltimore admitted later that genome-editing would in all probability take place sooner rather than later.

From Los Angeles Times

And the fact he found it with a damaged skull suggested that, in all probability, Sadr had been killed.

From BBC

The prospect of a grand finale extinguished, both for the innings and now, in all probability, for the tournament, too.

From BBC

We “Good Americans” will, in all probability, not be much different.

From Salon

The Democrats and the American people will find out the answer very soon — and in all probability to their great detriment.

From Salon

Related Words

• apparently 
• doubtless 
• no doubt 
• perhaps 
• possibly 
• presumably 
• seemingly