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Recent Examples of plausibly
No previous American leader could plausibly have presided over the scene of a tattooed Brazilian fighter in a black cowboy hat and Lycra shorts running out of the White House, saluted by honor guards, with the intent of pulverizing another human being.
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Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
An athlete who could earn more in NIL but for House constraints can plausibly argue they are being prevented from earning compensation.
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Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
Total developer employment may very plausibly land higher than its pre-AI peak.
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Rob Collie,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
The realistic pipeline of high-growth, employer-building firms that could plausibly become public companies is only a small fraction of that total.
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Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
It has been plausibly linked to everything from a great shift in the world financial order to the invention of punk rock.
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The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
23 May 2026
Adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name by Andrea Mara, All Her Fault opens on a plausibly terrifying situation that eventually unearths the deep secrets of a community.
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Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
The microbiome changes could plausibly affect immune signaling, gut barrier function and inflammatory pathways already implicated in Parkinson’s.
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Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Yet Cotton plausibly describes a life where human routines are deeply entwined with those of other creatures and the cycle of the Sun.
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Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
An athlete who could earn more in NIL but for House constraints can plausibly argue they are being prevented from earning compensation.
—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
Total developer employment may very plausibly land higher than its pre-AI peak.
—
Rob Collie,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
The realistic pipeline of high-growth, employer-building firms that could plausibly become public companies is only a small fraction of that total.
—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
It has been plausibly linked to everything from a great shift in the world financial order to the invention of punk rock.
—
The Week Uk,
TheWeek,
23 May 2026
Adapted from the best-selling novel of the same name by Andrea Mara, All Her Fault opens on a plausibly terrifying situation that eventually unearths the deep secrets of a community.
—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
The microbiome changes could plausibly affect immune signaling, gut barrier function and inflammatory pathways already implicated in Parkinson’s.
—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
6 May 2026
Yet Cotton plausibly describes a life where human routines are deeply entwined with those of other creatures and the cycle of the Sun.
—
Literary Hub,
23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausibly
Adverb
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This is why there's no single metric that can deliver a reasonably straightforward assessment of your gut health like there is for cholesterol or blood pressure.
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Road imperfections are absorbed with composure, wind noise is reasonably controlled, and the cabin feels quieter than many compact rivals.
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The Golden Knights could conceivably explore options involving Tomas Hertl, but his declining mobility and three-team trade list complicate matters.
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As the film enters its 35th day of release in theaters on Thursday, Obsession could conceivably hit another global box office milestone by hitting the $300 million mark once the day’s receipts are counted and made official on Friday.
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While there are a few unspoken rules for the main course—most people stick to the classic protein, starch, and vegetable combo—appetizers can be practically anything.
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As someone who practically lives in T-shirts all summer, polo shirts have never been at the top of my shopping list.
Adverb
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The Nets are also basically devoid of his player archetype, save for the soon-to-arrive and possibly-not-there-for-long Julius Randle.
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The brick and mortar will serve as the permanent extension of Dank’s Deli, and will offer breakfast, lunch and possibly dinner.
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But there are also sources who’ve drip-fed intel, perhaps decoy details, to outlets since the stars got engaged in August 2025.
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Finally, perhaps the least invasive option would involve what’s known as a gravity tractor, developed by former astronaut Ed Lu (cofounder of the B612 Foundation) and his colleague Stan Love.
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“Plausibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausibly. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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