as in credible
worthy of being accepted as true or reasonable
it's a plausible explanation for the demise of that prehistoric species
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of plausible
Why did the Pentagon, for no plausible reason other than animus, expel trans service members after years of honorable service?
—
Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Back is considered one of the more plausible candidates along with computer scientists Hal Finney and Nick Szabo.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Given Carla’s version of events and the outcome of the case, that certainly seems plausible.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Trump’s endorsement could make that scenario less plausible in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two to one.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plausible
Adam Serwer, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Back is considered one of the more plausible candidates along with computer scientists Hal Finney and Nick Szabo.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 8 Apr. 2026
Given Carla’s version of events and the outcome of the case, that certainly seems plausible.
—Jennifer Cannon, Vanity Fair, 7 Apr. 2026
Trump’s endorsement could make that scenario less plausible in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans two to one.
—Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plausible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
Adjective
-
Similar allegations against Roberts-Smith were found credible in a civil court case in 2023 when a judge rejected his claims that newspaper articles defamed him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
-
The city should preserve a minimum buffer and design a plan with credible spending adjustments rather than abandoning the framework.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Bane was added to the injury report for Game 1 on Sunday morning because of an illness, but he was expected to be available when he was listed as probable by the team.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
-
Elijah has an arraignment in his Concord criminal case set for Monday, and a probable-cause hearing in his Windham case set for next Wednesday, a court spokesman tells Rolling Stone.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Plan ahead as much as possible Nailing down all the angles of your trip ahead of time can save you both a lot of headaches and a significant amount of money.—
Becca Stanek,
TheWeek,
21 Apr. 2026
-
The November 2024 ceasefire was the best possible alternative at the time — certainly better than more war.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
-
Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
-
Masters Sunday is now ripe for a compelling conclusion.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
