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 Members of the Democratic task force said the remarks should be understood as an effort to make voter fraud — which studies and investigations have found to be vanishingly rare — seem plausible. — Eric McDaniel, NPR, 28 Oct. 2026 This is not necessarily the leader of the largest party but the one with the most plausible path to a coalition. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026 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 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

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

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