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 underlying risk has been driven so low that zero is now statistically plausible.
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Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
How refreshing that the oft-ridiculous notion of Team USA actually winning it all is being entertained at least somewhat plausible.
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Greg Cote
june 22,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
There is good reason for the skepticism, but the concept has potentially moved onto at least a more plausible path as a result of the SpaceX windfall.
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Bob Woods,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Due diligence… Latitude did not explain the reason for the change, but one plausible explanation is trademark risk.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for plausible
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
How refreshing that the oft-ridiculous notion of Team USA actually winning it all is being entertained at least somewhat plausible.
—
Greg Cote
june 22,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
There is good reason for the skepticism, but the concept has potentially moved onto at least a more plausible path as a result of the SpaceX windfall.
—
Bob Woods,
CNBC,
21 June 2026
Due diligence… Latitude did not explain the reason for the change, but one plausible explanation is trademark risk.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for plausible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
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If the balance sheet is sound, management incentives are improving and a credible catalyst exists, the uncertainty may resolve more favorably than the valuation assumes.
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The news story said that suspects are demanding $6 million, a ransom investigators reportedly believe to be credible.
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Testing delays have also meant that some probable Ebola victims died without being confirmed as having the disease.
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As of May 27, there have been a total of 13 cases of hantavirus -- 11 confirmed and two probable -- and three deaths, of which two have been confirmed, according to the WHO.
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.
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If stress builds, schedule a short stretch break and set softer deadlines where possible, because kindness to your body supports reliable output.
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Ellroy’s latest is another compelling entry in his ongoing project.
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The Best Opportunities Look Worst Near Maximum Value Opportunity often feels least attractive when the valuation is most compelling.
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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