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
That’s a much more plausible emergency than anything Trump invoked about tariffs.
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
That argument is entirely plausible.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
That’s perfectly plausible—Earth has different types of electrical discharges as well, with the lightning of thunderstorms being very different from the glow of Saint Elmo’s fire, Aplin notes.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
The issue isn’t AI hallucinations but rather generative AI’s ability to produce plausible fiction cheaply and at scale.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
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David Frum, The Atlantic, 4 Mar. 2026
That argument is entirely plausible.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
That’s perfectly plausible—Earth has different types of electrical discharges as well, with the lightning of thunderstorms being very different from the glow of Saint Elmo’s fire, Aplin notes.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 27 Feb. 2026
The issue isn’t AI hallucinations but rather generative AI’s ability to produce plausible fiction cheaply and at scale.
—Gautam Mukunda, Twin Cities, 26 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for plausible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
Adjective
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DiZoglio could take a page out of strong-armed Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s playbook and recruit some credible candidates – call them the Audit Brigade – to run against Senate President Karen Spilka and 79-year-old House Speaker Ron Mariano at least.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Collins said the insurance industry supports standards for remediation that are grounded in credible science, and some of those standards are still being developed.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Marshall was upgraded to probable for Thursday’s game against the Orlando Magic.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
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By tightening the circular error probable and introducing uncertainty in the final trajectory, Kheibar Shekan tests Israel’s missile defense agility.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Be sure to cover your head and neck with your arms, and crawl under a sturdy table if possible.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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During heavy rain, flooding is possible, especially in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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Farther north, Saratoga Springs is an equally compelling stop.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Perhaps sensing this wariness, the creators of some of the more politically compelling movies and TV shows of the past year have instead explored how being alive feels during a tumultuous period.—
Jake Pitre,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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