as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
the terrorist attacks generated a whole passel of implausible conspiracy theories that dishonor the memory of those who perished
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Recent Examples of implausible
This didn’t, and still doesn’t, seem all that implausible to me.
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
And then, 11 days later, the movie will appear in theaters nationwide, something that seemed implausible over the years as the rejections kept piling up.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But witnessing that scene Sunday night, even the most casual fan among a platoon of 50,000 disciples would grin at this once-implausible sight.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Apart from a wide range of implausible and otherworldly explanations, researchers have spent decades trying to figure out the exact mechanics behind the odd behavior.
—Andrew Paul Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
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Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
And then, 11 days later, the movie will appear in theaters nationwide, something that seemed implausible over the years as the rejections kept piling up.
—Tim Casey, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
But witnessing that scene Sunday night, even the most casual fan among a platoon of 50,000 disciples would grin at this once-implausible sight.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
Apart from a wide range of implausible and otherworldly explanations, researchers have spent decades trying to figure out the exact mechanics behind the odd behavior.
—Andrew Paul Aug 14, Popular Science, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for implausible
Adjective
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Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Nov. 2025
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Rami Malek has incredible range and a more nuanced film charting his descent into a pariah and Cassandra figure deserved so much more.—
NPR,
NPR,
11 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Even the most incredulous of us listened to him describe the visions of fleeting stars that were enchanting enough to swoon the most beautiful people on this poor Earth.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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The Origin of the Moscow Mule The Moscow Mule has an incredulous origin story.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The team rallied to win their first Test in Australia since 2011 at the MCG in Melbourne and have now taken the final Test into a fifth day in Sydney, albeit victory looks unlikely.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Swain, a climate scientist at UC Agriculture and Natural Resources, said a major drought year is unlikely given how much precipitation the state has gotten, adding that the southern part of state is seeing one of the wettest starts to any water year on record.—
Chaewon Chung
Updated January 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While Houston’s rally wasn’t quite as explosive, the Texans pulled off what once seemed impossible.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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There are great catches and there are impossible catches.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Indecisive defending around the edge of the box and an unconvincing header by Maxim De Cuyper led to Matheus Cunha giving United a 24th-minute lead against the run of play with a curving shot.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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But that doesn’t mean their points are unconvincing.—
Webb Wright,
The Atlantic,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Most movie stars of the time lived above the boulevard in the Hollywood Hills, and the first Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt hotel (a venue that seems inconceivable today).—
Oren Peleg,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Nov. 2025
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If the sheer distance Albert travels is inconceivable to those of us with more earthbound callings, his on-air stats are equally mind-boggling.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Working with the uniquely gifted Erin Foster, this unbelievable cast of talented, hilarious pros, amazing writers, and incredible crew has been a truly great experience.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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The combination of absurd temperatures, damp humidity, and having my hair stick to my neck daily was driving me insane.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Plus, who doesn’t love Nick Offerman sharing the screen with absurd facial hair?—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Implausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/implausible. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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