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
Lining up to unseat Lady Matlock is a series of contenders who all have plausible narratives but notable drawbacks.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2025
Despite domestic opposition to his rule, Erdoğan has a plausible path to that ambition.
—Reuel Marc Gerecht, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2025
Signing both players is viewed as plausible if United are able to sell well, while other attacking options are being explored for both forward roles and plenty of talks on targets are anticipated.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Even if the text itself seems plausible, the link is a telltale red flag.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Apr. 2025
Despite domestic opposition to his rule, Erdoğan has a plausible path to that ambition.
—Reuel Marc Gerecht, The Atlantic, 19 Apr. 2025
Signing both players is viewed as plausible if United are able to sell well, while other attacking options are being explored for both forward roles and plenty of talks on targets are anticipated.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Even if the text itself seems plausible, the link is a telltale red flag.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plausible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
Adjective
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Fast evaluation The Titans fell in love with Ward, enough to brush off credible offers to give up the top pick.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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The result for future students could be more credible degrees — and fewer low-quality colleges rubber-stamped as legitimate.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For the second straight game, the Edmonton Oilers rallied in the third period and turned what seemed like a probable loss into a dramatic win over the Los Angeles Kings.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Both agencies are at odds with the International Agency for Research on Cancer, which classifies it as a probable carcinogen.—
John Klar,
Baltimore Sun,
27 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Those two will take on the Mitchell and Garland assignments and will need to be as disruptive as possible.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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The takeaway wasn’t so much that the treatment posed significant long-term risks, but more about mistakes that were very possible, as the treatment’s efficacy largely lies in the hands of ultra-trained and highly skilled practitioners.—
Perrie Samotin,
Glamour,
3 May 2025
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What started as a part-time gig and a family tradition is quickly becoming a compelling franchise opportunity in the landscaping industry.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Ferran is just as compelling when such vibrancy and vitality gives way to dejection and disharmony as her aspiring writing career grinds to a halt and her health starts to deteriorate.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
2 May 2025
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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