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
Totally possible, totally plausible.
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Who is murdered, why and Clare’s entanglement in the whole deal unfold over the remainder of the novel, featuring much tighter and more plausible plotting than your average suspense story.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Everything in this screen world is heightened, slightly off-kilter, but entirely plausible (with the exception being Ruby’s wretched body, still burning after all these years).
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
But based on actions the EEOC has taken against other prominent organizations, an investigation into the NFL seems plausible, even probable.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 15 May 2026
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Brendan Quinn, New York Times, 17 May 2026
Who is murdered, why and Clare’s entanglement in the whole deal unfold over the remainder of the novel, featuring much tighter and more plausible plotting than your average suspense story.
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Everything in this screen world is heightened, slightly off-kilter, but entirely plausible (with the exception being Ruby’s wretched body, still burning after all these years).
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
But based on actions the EEOC has taken against other prominent organizations, an investigation into the NFL seems plausible, even probable.
—Andrea Hsu, NPR, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
Adjective
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The pitch is a credible cocktail without the bar tab.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Codependent superpowers The truce between Beijing and Washington might be more durable this time as both sides now possess more credible economic deterrents against each other.—
Neil Shearing,
Time,
20 May 2026
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Eight of those cases have been laboratory confirmed for Andes virus infection, while two are considered probable cases.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Besides wanting to back the probable winner (Bass) who can help deliver lucrative new contracts, the police union also has reasons to spite Raman.—
Sal Rodriguez,
Oc Register,
15 May 2026
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From the standpoint of productivity, however, ephemera often seems counter to efficiency—to getting a coherent story down on paper and ready for publication as soon as humanly possible.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Investigators are examining possible anti-Islamic writings found in the car where police found the dead suspects, two senior law enforcement officials said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
19 May 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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But birds are arguably the most compelling example because, for them, UV light is deeply integrated into everyday life.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2026
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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