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
And in the comments of her introductory video, her team shoots down every plausible guess.
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
As the standoff stretches into its third week, no plausible off-ramps have emerged (yet).
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Texas Tech hosting a playoff game is a dream scenario that is plausible, and would only help further elevate the school’s profile.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
Saja al-Hana, a law student and political researcher in Gaza, sees three plausible tracks for Gaza’s postwar transition.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
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Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2025
As the standoff stretches into its third week, no plausible off-ramps have emerged (yet).
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
Texas Tech hosting a playoff game is a dream scenario that is plausible, and would only help further elevate the school’s profile.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2025
Saja al-Hana, a law student and political researcher in Gaza, sees three plausible tracks for Gaza’s postwar transition.
—Mohammed R. Mhawish, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
Adjective
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The opposition and many Western governments have rejected the result, citing a lack of transparency and credible voting data.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Any of Morocco’s front three could have featured here; all credible suggestions for player of the tournament.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Anthony Davis was the only Lakers player listed as probable on the injury report from that day.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
23 Oct. 2025
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How probable is a US launch anyway?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Oct. 2025
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Having initially faced 20 years in jail, the additional indictments raised his possible jail term to 45 years, with a mandatory minimum of five years in federal prison.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Each restaurant in Jefferson County is scored out of a possible 100 points.—
Gege Reed,
Louisville Courier Journal,
24 Oct. 2025
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This week, the dramatic collapse of plans for Barcelona to play a La Liga game against Villarreal in Miami — first reported by The Athletic — added extra spice to the compelling and captivating Clasico.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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