alibis 1 of 2

plural of alibi

alibis

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of alibi

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for alibis
Noun
  • The Washbergs, Blackie and Berta, and Allen the ginger skinhead — right now, the who-, why-, and howdunits feel tacked on, excuses to watch Lee unravel, rather than the cause of his unraveling.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Make sure there’s no excuses here.
    Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Independent estimates suggest millions could lose coverage if credits expire, as higher costs push healthier individuals out of the risk pool and compound insurer pricing, a dynamic reflected in carrier justifications to state regulators.
    Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Where differences of opinion become justifications for violence.
    Margie Warrell, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • There are good reasons for wanting to learn from Switzerland’s experience.
    Peter Vanham, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Layoffs can occur for many reasons; while they can be viewed as a signal about how companies view economic headwinds, the reasons may also be more localized to individual companies amid restructuring or plans to maximize profits.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
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“Alibis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alibis. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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