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Recent Examples of plausibility
The plausibility of this argument figures to be a key component in the outcome of the trial.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The point is to argue the plausibility of either the humans or the lone silverback prevailing in a battle of brawn.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
The task of reading Capital naïvely acquires a fresh jolt of plausibility in the case of Paul Reitter’s new translation of volume one.
—Benjamin Kunkel, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Critically, the survey only offered options that had a base level of plausibility.
—Janina Dill, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plausibility
Jon Paul Hoornstra, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
The point is to argue the plausibility of either the humans or the lone silverback prevailing in a battle of brawn.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2025
The task of reading Capital naïvely acquires a fresh jolt of plausibility in the case of Paul Reitter’s new translation of volume one.
—Benjamin Kunkel, Harpers Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
Critically, the survey only offered options that had a base level of plausibility.
—Janina Dill, Foreign Affairs, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for plausibility
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausibility
Noun
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The fallout has deepened divisions within conservative ranks, as prominent figures debate the credibility of the government's official narrative and the conduct of officials like Attorney General Pam Bondi, FBI Director Kash Patel and FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Their credibility, however, depends on the transparency of audits and asset backing.—
Geoff Ira,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The spread of the mosquitoes is concerning because their presence increases the likelihood of disease transmission, said Steve Abshier, president of the Mosquito and Vector Control Association of California.—
Kff Health News,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 July 2025
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As the storm moves away, this likelihood decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The probability of lightning strikes rises as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is directly above.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
10 July 2025
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And over decades, the probability of layoff has fallen significantly.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Plausibility.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausibility. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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