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
There is no plausible argument that the Donald Trump executive order at the heart of this case, which targets birthright citizenship — the constitutional principle that nearly anyone born in the United States is automatically a citizen — is lawful.
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 9 May 2025
But what happened on the first floor of the McCormick Place West Convention Center in downtown Chicago was hardly plausible.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Preventing plausible deniability and facilitating innovation.
—Sanjeev Menon, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Uttering them gives Santos plausible deniability, but Raposo still doesn’t buy it.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
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Ian Millhiser, Vox, 9 May 2025
But what happened on the first floor of the McCormick Place West Convention Center in downtown Chicago was hardly plausible.
—Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Preventing plausible deniability and facilitating innovation.
—Sanjeev Menon, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
Uttering them gives Santos plausible deniability, but Raposo still doesn’t buy it.
—Sarah Larson, New Yorker, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
Adjective
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Today’s leadership challenge is to build businesses that are not only efficient and competitive in the short term, but credible, trustworthy, and resilient over time.—
Mary Johnstone-Louis,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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For example, a user attempting to appear as a credible journalist might choose a handle like @JamesBurnsNYT rather than something more casual like @JimB_NYC.—
Azwad Anjum Islam,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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How many cases are there in Oklahoma? Oklahoma held steady Friday with a total of 14 confirmed and three probable cases.—
DEVI SHASTRI,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2025
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Wind gusts of up to 50 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches) are probable.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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Take extra caution when on the road or avoid driving if possible.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2025
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If the patient is a child, the conversation will involve the family or caregiver when possible.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
29 May 2025
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This $150 price drop is a pretty compelling reason to pick one up, whether for yourself or for a grad in your life.—
& John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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Jackie Fields,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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