as in credible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
it's a plausible explanation for the demise of that prehistoric species
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Recent Examples of plausible
Beauman’s world-building cleverly balances the probably hyperbolic and the eerily plausible.
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Tessa Yang, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In theory, Barca sporting director Deco could have money to spend this summer, and €80million for Anthony Gordon and over €100m for Julian Alvarez does look plausible, especially as some players are leaving.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Hubbard receiving 60% of the share, while Brooks (and possibly Etienne) take the rest of the touches would be a plausible scenario based on head coach Dave Canales’ previous running back rotations.
—Mike Kaye
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Astronauts were typically on board for these tests, so the idea that people would be on the shuttle during a flight readiness firing is plausible.
—Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2026
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Tessa Yang, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In theory, Barca sporting director Deco could have money to spend this summer, and €80million for Anthony Gordon and over €100m for Julian Alvarez does look plausible, especially as some players are leaving.
—Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 1 June 2026
Hubbard receiving 60% of the share, while Brooks (and possibly Etienne) take the rest of the touches would be a plausible scenario based on head coach Dave Canales’ previous running back rotations.
—Mike Kaye
june 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Astronauts were typically on board for these tests, so the idea that people would be on the shuttle during a flight readiness firing is plausible.
—Eric Berger & Lee Hutchinson, ArsTechnica, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
Adjective
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The emphasis in Panama, however, centered less on exact dates than on forcing a credible electoral calendar into the public debate.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Before Chula Vista grants land on generous terms, the public should see a credible financial model.—
Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Patrick Mahomes looks probable to return for Week 1 in Kansas City, with reigning Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III now in tow at running back.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
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He was listed as probable on Thursday’s injury report ahead of Game 2.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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Hunters often lit blazing fires, which disoriented and frightened the elk, and as many animals as possible were killed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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The case initially iwas nvestigated as a possible drowning.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Australia’s west and east coasts offer two distinctly different, yet equally compelling, coastal experiences.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The humor resulting from the combination of apparent authenticity, slick social media editing and a compelling mission has prompted speculation among onlookers about the band's true origin.—
Max Bacall , Tessa Hoyos , Nikos DeGruccio,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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