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
In alluding to history without providing a secure narrative, the installations put the visitor in the position of the historian, wading through the available records and trying to construct some plausible version of truth out of the many interpretive possibilities.
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Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Nevertheless, Biden’s obdurate unwillingness to step aside for younger, more plausible Democratic candidates resulted in the reëmergence of his nemesis.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
DeGuerin showed Morales just how plausible an accidental shooting would be with this type of gun.
—Morgan Canty, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Signing him to a two-year extension seems plausible if not advantageous for both parties.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 10 Jan. 2025
Nevertheless, Biden’s obdurate unwillingness to step aside for younger, more plausible Democratic candidates resulted in the reëmergence of his nemesis.
—David Remnick, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
DeGuerin showed Morales just how plausible an accidental shooting would be with this type of gun.
—Morgan Canty, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Signing him to a two-year extension seems plausible if not advantageous for both parties.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
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This story was reported by The Associated Press Real news can be honest, hopeful, credible, constructive.—
Todd Richmand and Elliot Spagat,
The Christian Science Monitor,
18 Jan. 2025
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Amid the surge, the government was unable to hear and decide initial credible fear claims in the 20-day limit that it is allowed to detain families in immigration custody, forcing them to release people into the country.—
Anna Giaritelli,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
18 Jan. 2025
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Nikola Vučević Trading center Nikola Vučević is the most probable move of the deadline for the Bulls.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Arsenal, Barcelona, Bayern, Liverpool and Real Madrid are seen as the most probable destinations, while Manchester United showed some interest during the previous market.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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As a Yang Earth sign, the Dog has the patience to take it one small step at a time, but quantum leaps are also possible!—
Skyler Caruso,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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California needs regulations that make this possible.—
TRACY YOCHUM,
Sacramento Bee,
29 Jan. 2025
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Gates offers an incredibly compelling premise, shedding light on the scale of military propaganda in the United States, but in taking on so much, her film ends up not saying enough.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Jan. 2025
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And, in each of the film’s most compelling scenes, also a plea: to save them.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2025
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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