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
Here, Lamm addresses film fans' questions about how plausible seeing a T. rex in person could be.
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Katie Grant, Parents, 3 July 2025
The primary hook is technology, as most episodes revolve around its many possible implications and applications — many of which feel all too plausible.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025
One plausible near-term scenario is that Iran gathers the remains of its uranium and further enriches it to weapons-usable levels in a new, hardened location in tunnels at Isfahan or Natanz.
—Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 26 June 2025
That seems like a plausible outcome, but unpredictability is one of Trump’s hallmarks.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for plausible
Katie Grant, Parents, 3 July 2025
The primary hook is technology, as most episodes revolve around its many possible implications and applications — many of which feel all too plausible.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025
One plausible near-term scenario is that Iran gathers the remains of its uranium and further enriches it to weapons-usable levels in a new, hardened location in tunnels at Isfahan or Natanz.
—Richard Nephew, Foreign Affairs, 26 June 2025
That seems like a plausible outcome, but unpredictability is one of Trump’s hallmarks.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for plausible
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
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Numerous credible monitoring businesses offer account alerts that are highly beneficial in the pursuit of awareness.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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What most defines Price’s writing is his dialogue—a precise and comic urban argot that lends his work a credible feeling of immersion and translates well from the page to the screen.—
Kevin Lozano,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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These protections demonstrate genuine respect for privacy rights while preserving evidentiary value, making cooperation more likely and court approval more probable.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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According to the University of Florida, 100% eradication of this ant is not probable in areas where it is established.—
Kim Luciani,
The Enquirer,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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There are possible ways to rectify late filings and, depending on the facts, penalties might be averted.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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This new licensing platform expands our ability to reach and engage our fan community on Roblox in the deepest way possible – by working directly with them!—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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After Jelly Roll’s big moment cost McIntyre a win at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event, McIntyre is a strong candidate to challenge for the WWE Championship immediately after SummerSlam, especially with a lack of other compelling options on SmackDown.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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