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
This chaotic situation has made a return to fighting all the more plausible.
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Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2025
To adjust for that, the Tribune computed earlier times people may have left Broadview, based on reasonable travel times from Broadview to the next ICE facilities — calculated through online mapping software and more plausible entries by ICE for others sent the same places.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
The further college baseball transforms into professional baseball, particularly if college athletes are recognized as employees, the more plausible organizers of college baseball could rely on the baseball exemption to combat antitrust claims.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025
Don't the odds of a log truck coming undone and causing mega highway pile-up feel plausible, compared to a gust of wind blowing a weather vane that bounces off a fire extinguisher to then eviscerate my grandmother from the back of the head, killing her on the spot?
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 26 July 2025
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Mulugeta Gebrehiwot Berhe, Foreign Affairs, 5 Aug. 2025
To adjust for that, the Tribune computed earlier times people may have left Broadview, based on reasonable travel times from Broadview to the next ICE facilities — calculated through online mapping software and more plausible entries by ICE for others sent the same places.
—Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025
The further college baseball transforms into professional baseball, particularly if college athletes are recognized as employees, the more plausible organizers of college baseball could rely on the baseball exemption to combat antitrust claims.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 27 July 2025
Don't the odds of a log truck coming undone and causing mega highway pile-up feel plausible, compared to a gust of wind blowing a weather vane that bounces off a fire extinguisher to then eviscerate my grandmother from the back of the head, killing her on the spot?
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 26 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
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Investors and consumers alike are rewarding companies that can demonstrate credible progress on environmental goals, particularly around waste reduction and responsible sourcing.—
Megan Brewster,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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In 2017, the commission found Murray’s claims credible and referred the case back to the courts.—
Madeline Buckley,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
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In light of budget constraints, steep cuts to a wide range of Medicaid benefits are probable in the short term.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are probable.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 July 2025
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Their identifications were made possible by advanced DNA analysis of remains recovered from the attack, along with family outreach, said the OCME.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Look for manufacturers that ship parts into the country as few times as possible, and avoid manufacturers whose process depends on parts and goods crossing the border multiple times.—
Reco McCambry,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Having grown up just outside the city—and after a professional chapter in New York—he’s returned to find a design scene that’s evolved in compelling ways.—
Leonora Epstein,
Architectural Digest,
18 Aug. 2025
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Watkins’ commitment to teaching science started back in fifth grade, when her science teacher, Joy Ward-Drew, sparked an interest through her compelling teaching style and nurturing skills.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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