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
Ironically, unjustified but loud fears about Ebola may distract us from the infectious disease threats that are far more plausible during a mass gathering event that will bring millions of people from around the globe into close contact.
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Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 28 May 2026
Crichton goes to a lot of effort to give plausible explanation to the harvesting and recombination of dinosaur DNA, and the mistakes that the involved human beings make are ones of ego, greed, and—more or less—neglecting to double-check their homework before turning it in.
—Ian MacKenzie, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Scientists are jettisoning their worst- and best-case scenarios for a warming world as no longer plausible.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Reserving more time at the arena isn't plausible, Burch said, because of its five-figure price tag and lack of availability.
—Kendall Staton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
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Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 28 May 2026
Crichton goes to a lot of effort to give plausible explanation to the harvesting and recombination of dinosaur DNA, and the mistakes that the involved human beings make are ones of ego, greed, and—more or less—neglecting to double-check their homework before turning it in.
—Ian MacKenzie, Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
Scientists are jettisoning their worst- and best-case scenarios for a warming world as no longer plausible.
—Seth Borenstein, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2026
Reserving more time at the arena isn't plausible, Burch said, because of its five-figure price tag and lack of availability.
—Kendall Staton The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 25 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
Adjective
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The emphasis in Panama, however, centered less on exact dates than on forcing a credible electoral calendar into the public debate.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Before Chula Vista grants land on generous terms, the public should see a credible financial model.—
Christos Korgan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are probable.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
27 May 2026
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Clark is listed as probable for the Fever’s home game against the Golden State Valkyries.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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Anything and everything is possible and can be achieved with a trademark, down-to-earth friendliness.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Wherever possible, Arnold shot outside the studio, capturing her subjects going about their everyday lives — a radical approach for celebrity photography at the time.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Dollar General & National Vision Holdings Both retailers remain extremely compelling, according to Bank of America.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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