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Recent Examples of unplausible
Others, though, found the entire concept totally unplausible and wished the show stayed true to its psychological thriller premise rather than introducing fantasy elements in its final moments.
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Neha Prakash, Marie Claire, 19 Feb. 2021
Neha Prakash, Marie Claire, 19 Feb. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplausible
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Let this special group continue to make an improbable, but special run for the playoffs.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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During his joint address to Congress, Trump claimed his administration is investigating widespread fraud in the Social Security program, stating that government databases list millions of beneficiaries at improbable ages, including individuals over 160 years old.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
5 Mar. 2025
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Hiring more developers isn’t the answer—the amount needed would be implausible and unaffordable.—
Tal Lev-Ami,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Darnell Mooney and Gabe Davis each got $13 million annually last spring, which feels a tad high for Slayton but not implausible. Stats Targets 71 Receptions 39 Rec. yards 573 Rec.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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The access that the Biden administration gave you was unbelievable.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
8 Mar. 2025
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Stephanie has just published a book about her unbelievable friendship with Emily, and is preparing to send her son Miles (Joshua Satine), a precocious adolescent condemned to being an instrument for exposition, to camp.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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Furthermore, with Florian Wirtz walking off the pitch with an injury today, a Leverkusen comeback is even more unlikely.—
Manuel Veth,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Judge Jones quickly denied that request, noting that limiting media coverage of the arraignment hearing was unlikely to lessen the public attention that Geter-Pataky’s case has drawn throughout Connecticut and the country.—
Andrew Brown,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2025
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The editing team’s incredible for being able to tell that story cohesively.—
Nicole Fell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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This includes an incredible production team in Mexico who does not F around.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Even the most ridiculous forums make their expectations known.—
Adrienne LaFrance,
The Atlantic,
4 Mar. 2025
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With its heightened dramas, overdone Die Hard references, and ridiculous plot turns, Paradise is pretty preposterous yet asks us to consider it as a sophisticated prestige drama.—
Jen Chaney,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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What's next: President Trump recently asked Congress to better fund his deportation and border security goals, which will be nearly impossible to achieve without more money, as Axios' Brittany Gibson and Russell Contreras report.—
Alex Fitzpatrick,
Axios,
10 Mar. 2025
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But dodging it’s nearly impossible for most New Yorkers, so the dread just keeps simmering.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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With his absurd hair and larger-than-life persona, Trump is a walking meme.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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And next year, and for years to come, through trauma and joy, this seemingly absurd ritual is going to be here.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Unplausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplausible. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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