PLAUSIBLE Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

plausible

adjective

ˈplȯ-zə-bəl

Definition of plausible

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 This legislative scenario will become even more plausible when Democrats claim power next year. — Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026 Large language models are excellent at producing plausible answers. — Kate O'Keeffe, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026 If the system cannot sell a plausible version of a decent life to a young person on the current curve, the system will keep electing people who promise to blow the system up, from either side. — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2026 The structure of World War Z lends the material a dreadful credibility, with the prospect of a zombie apocalypse never seeming more plausible. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plausible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible

Adjective

Awards should turn on academic quality, open inquiry, and credible protections against ideological capture.

— Ilya Shapiro, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
If assessors judge a threat credible, the crew is informed and the captain takes command of decisions for the aircraft, guided by company procedures.

— Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of credible

Adjective

Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has been dealing with a sprained right wrist, was upgraded from probable to available.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 Nov. 2026
Carter has missed the past six games with a lower leg injury and was listed as probable for Saturday’s game.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of probable

Adjective

Digital twin technology makes this possible by creating virtual representations of real-world objects, systems, and processes that can be updated with operational data.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The meteorological agency warned people to brace for possible strong quakes in the coming week, especially the next two to three days.

— Yuri Kageyama, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

Democrats spent millions accusing Republicans of covering up for Epstein and his many friends and ignoring the compelling testimony of brave victims.

— Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 8 Nov. 2026
Some of the most compelling stories in contention for the Academy Awards aren’t unfolding across two or three hours.

— Karen Idelson, Variety, 7 Nov. 2026