as in plausible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
it's at least a credible explanation
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Recent Examples of credible
Archbishop Shawn McKnight determined the allegation against James Zimmer to be credible following an investigation by the Independent Review Board, the archdiocese said in a statement posted on its website.
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Walsh urged anyone who hears credible threats of violence, particularly in domestic situations, to report them immediately, saying early intervention gives law enforcement the best chance to prevent tragedy.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Prosecutor Brittany Dunlop challenged Zarrius' version of events, telling the jury during closing arguments that his apparent memory loss was not credible.
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Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The final report concludes that there is sufficient credible evidence that Goode violated Canton Police Department rules and regulations.
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Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Walsh urged anyone who hears credible threats of violence, particularly in domestic situations, to report them immediately, saying early intervention gives law enforcement the best chance to prevent tragedy.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
Prosecutor Brittany Dunlop challenged Zarrius' version of events, telling the jury during closing arguments that his apparent memory loss was not credible.
—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe via Getty Images The final report concludes that there is sufficient credible evidence that Goode violated Canton Police Department rules and regulations.
—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for credible
plausible
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Completing their sentences with what sounds plausible is not preservation.
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There are plausible performance reasons why the Norwegian football team shipped around 1,276 pounds or 580 kilograms of food from its country to its temporary headquarters at Greensboro, North Carolina, for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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“Credible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/credible. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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