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 In all, officials concluded that no other exposure appeared as a plausible explanation for the outbreak; everything pointed to the bouncy castles. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026 That sounds like a plausible enough explanation for why Pike’s seemingly lost two weeks’ worth of memories. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026 Expect the trend to sharpen into its own lane over the next 12 to 18 months, with three plausible developments worth tracking. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026 The biggest factor that muddies the waters in Wallace’s murder case isn’t the lack of a plausible motive, but rather how to prove it and the identities beyond the actual participants, beyond the shadow of a doubt. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plausible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible

Adjective

However, public sentiment, whether positive or negative, doesn’t always translate to a credible threat.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 19 Sep. 2026
If the complaint is deemed credible, an assessor is dispatched and staff are told to remove the material or be fired.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of credible

Adjective

Across many parts of the city, 100% of properties are projected to face possible or probable subsidence risk in 2030, according to data from the British insurance company Aviva.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
Approximately 39% of responders met criteria for probable PTSD.

— Ava Tsapatsaris, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of probable

Adjective

As this is not always possible, there can be competition among rainmakers trying to discredit each other, said 30-year-old Kilindon Simiyu, another of the village's rainmakers.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
The sessions are made possible through a partnership between Alpert JFS, the city of Lake Worth Beach, Drug Abuse Foundation, and the Recovery Community HUB of Riviera Beach.

— Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

The technologies exist, and the economics are increasingly compelling.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
United are far from exhilarating, far from compelling and better duly, belatedly, narrowly arrives, which ensures that Moyes is pleased, but with a caveat.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026