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 The Bengals have gotten Dexter Lawrence to dominate on their defensive line for that run and his impact makes Vance's prediction plausible. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026 According to his models, under any plausible emissions scenario, Barnes will disappear within a few centuries. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 24 Oct. 2026 What could be next Expect the refresh-over-replace approach to deepen over the next year, with three plausible directions worth watching — and a concrete move for readers in each. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026 So far, the most plausible driver of recent declines in overdose deaths is a change in the illicit drug supply. — J. Travis Donahoe, STAT, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plausible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible

Adjective

Companies that can demonstrate credible management of environmental and social risks can have access to (better) financing than competitors.

— Ben Vanpeperstraete, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
That familiarity can make a fraudulent request sound credible.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of credible

Adjective

But the survey shows voters, and Latinos in particular, have mixed views on the significance and impact of Becerra’s probable win.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
After missing the past three games with a knee injury, star receiver Vernell Brown III is listed as probable.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of probable

Adjective

There was palpable excitement, especially after Barringer noted that national Democrats had put the seat on a list of ones to watch for a possible upset.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
The embassy said in a statement Monday that partial curfews had been introduced in several French cities, with additional restrictions possible.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of possible

Adjective

Locally, the most compelling cage fight is a rematch between the last mayoral candidates, putting two political rivals back in the ring after one of this city’s most contentious mayoral races.

— Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
The study provided some of the most compelling evidence that some dinosaurs developed specialized diets associated with flowering plants.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026