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

Fortunately, if no less terribly, there is more to the story, and many of the most compelling scenes have little or nothing to do with Michael.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
And it's brought to our audience a wide range of compelling stories – from personal narratives to sound-rich explorations of places and events to hard-hitting journalism on issues and topics that are important to students.

— Janet W. Lee, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026