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 There is no electricity, running water or internet and, Grabowske argues, no plausible route for a vehicle entering from Mexico. — Rebecca Santana, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026 Le Pen consistently polls at about a third of the vote—enough to get her to the final round of voting and a plausible shot at the presidency. — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2026 Research shows dietary changes can alter the microbiome quickly, which gives wellness marketers a plausible hook to sell short, intensive interventions. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2026 Still, there’s a plausible explanation for the connection, said Elizabeth Landsverk, MD, a geriatrician with expertise in dementia. — Currie Engel, HEALTH, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plausible

Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible

Adjective

In response, the ambassadors of France and Spain made public statements emphasizing the importance of a credible electoral process and the need for Haiti’s next president to have integrity.

— Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
This narrower range of options could make its nuclear threats less credible in a conflict over an ally’s security.

— Ivo H. Daalder, Foreign Affairs, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of credible

Adjective

With their season and pursuit of history on the line, the Boys in Blue are slated to send Tyler Glasnow to the mound against Milwaukee, which hasn't yet announced a probable starter.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The recent spate of probable Russian attacks in the Black Sea is now disrupting shipping carrying Ukraine’s latest harvest to the rest of Europe, with some cargo being rerouted overland or through the River Danube, Politico reported.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of probable

Adjective

The students who stepped forward when their teacher collapsed playing basketball in Michigan illustrate what becomes possible when CPR skills are taught before they are needed.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
The film team had to come up with a strategy to capture as much as possible without interfering with Schnell’s challenge.

— Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2026