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 Such a timeline seems plausible, as Russian officials have previously disclosed that the RD-0169A rocket engine intended to power the Amur rocket is in the preliminary stages of test firings. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026 As recently as the late 1990s, around 4 in 10 congressional districts were considered competitive, meaning Democratic and Republican candidates each had a plausible shot at winning. — Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026 Schnur said concerns about one party locking out the other were never plausible. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026 But some of the AI products imagined in the movie are starting to look surprisingly plausible. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for plausible

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The danger is that any account of doomsday that feels credible can also feel domesticated.

— Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 25 July 2026
That uncertainty is a breeding ground for open-weight alternatives, and right now the most credible ones are coming from China.

— Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Definition of credible

Adjective

The Royals have not announced who their probable pitcher on Tuesday night at Minnesota.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 July 2026
In quarterback Matthew Stafford, the Rams have the NFL reigning most valuable player — a probable future hall of famer still conducting master classes of his craft.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 25 July 2026

Definition of probable

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High school athletes have four years to put themselves in the best possible position to be noticed by college recruiters, and playing time is hard to come by for most underclassmen.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
Our priority is to help as many team members as possible transition into opportunities within our other Sushi Confidential locations.

— Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 28 July 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

My preference is for trips that combine these highlight destinations with lesser known, but perhaps more compelling places.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
According to Fleming, Washington understood that institutional survival depends on relationships, persuasion, strategy, and a compelling account of what an institution could accomplish.

— Marybeth Gasman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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