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Recent Examples of plausibly
Who else could plausibly be vying for the throne for Indie Box Office Queen?
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Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
That history sharply narrows what Disney and its defenders can plausibly say.
—Kelsey Maurine Brickl, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
In her script, Kirkman wants there to be flexibility and choice in how company’s stage her play, only suggesting the artwork be something a museum could plausibly own in duplicate—a guideline this production uses to full advantage.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Some of the targets in the industrial base of Iran, such as steel plants, can plausibly be considered military targets.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
In that decision, Mehta also concluded that Trump’s words during his rally speech plausibly amounted to incitement and were not protected by the First Amendment.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The façade was as bright and clean as an architect’s rendering, rather than plausibly haunted.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The tone of the instructions and accompanying advice ranges from the plausibly medicinal to the frankly magical.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Shitposting, Topinka explains, makes good-faith engagement impossible and critics look foolish because the shitposter is plausibly joking.
—Malavika Kannan, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026
That history sharply narrows what Disney and its defenders can plausibly say.
—Kelsey Maurine Brickl, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2026
In her script, Kirkman wants there to be flexibility and choice in how company’s stage her play, only suggesting the artwork be something a museum could plausibly own in duplicate—a guideline this production uses to full advantage.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Some of the targets in the industrial base of Iran, such as steel plants, can plausibly be considered military targets.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2026
In that decision, Mehta also concluded that Trump’s words during his rally speech plausibly amounted to incitement and were not protected by the First Amendment.
—Michael Kunzelman, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
The façade was as bright and clean as an architect’s rendering, rather than plausibly haunted.
—Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
The tone of the instructions and accompanying advice ranges from the plausibly medicinal to the frankly magical.
—Jan Steyn, The Dial, 10 Mar. 2026
Shitposting, Topinka explains, makes good-faith engagement impossible and critics look foolish because the shitposter is plausibly joking.
—Malavika Kannan, Vulture, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausibly
Adverb
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But Setrakian claimed California and Texas law protect public officials from defamation claims even in fundraising so long as the offending comments can be reasonably connected to his official duties.—
Will Swaim,
Oc Register,
6 Apr. 2026
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Even with the deviations, the MorphoScan stayed within a reasonably accurate range and provided a meaningful breakdown of my body composition.—
Andrew Gebhart,
PC Magazine,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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That’s true even for routine reviews without any surprises, but add to that the potential for people to challenge the review and force costly reexamination or even litigation — something that practically anyone who might conceivably be affected by a development can do.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Emanuel is not just a super-agent — one that could conceivably turn a kickoff specialist into a top action star — these days.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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On that night 15 months ago, the French wunderkind accomplished a feat none of the others could, forcing Jokic to give up on the Sombor mid-shuffle with a close-out that practically reached into the upper deck.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
5 Apr. 2026
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And practically any relief is welcome when the Chicago area’s property tax bills have shot up at twice the rate of inflation over the past three decades.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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With high-scoring teammate Leon Draisaitl possibly returning from injury for the start of the postseason, the Oilers are trying to get back into top form in time to make another deep run.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Great Westside Fish Fry returns April 18, with what organizer Winston Robinson promises will be its most meaningful — and possibly most emotional — year yet.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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As a teen-ager listening to folk music in London pubs, I’d been attracted to the instrument’s nimble, tinkling cheerfulness, its being on the margins, not too demanding, perhaps.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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After the first sunny spring day, Parisians have officially packed up their winter wardrobe and replaced knits and boots with breezy trench coats and elegant ballerina flats—a look the French are perhaps most famous for.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Plausibly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausibly. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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