as in unlikely
not likely to be true or to occur
an exciting thriller, but one with a far-fetched plot that no sensible person could believe
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Recent Examples of far-fetched
Even if life on certain planets—and our ability to reach them—sounds more far-fetched than on others, the team explained that further observations will still help advance the search for extraterrestrial life.
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Even if Champions League qualification feels far-fetched, securing a place in either the Europa League or Conference League remains eminently possible — and important financially.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
This may seem far-fetched, given that giant black holes aren’t known for going on walkabouts.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The idea that the Bruins’ most stable, two-way line would be the combination of Casey Mittelstadt, Pavel Zacha and Viktor Arvidsson would have seemed far-fetched at the beginning of the season.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Mar. 2026
Even if Champions League qualification feels far-fetched, securing a place in either the Europa League or Conference League remains eminently possible — and important financially.
—Chris Waugh, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
This may seem far-fetched, given that giant black holes aren’t known for going on walkabouts.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 13 Mar. 2026
The idea that the Bruins’ most stable, two-way line would be the combination of Casey Mittelstadt, Pavel Zacha and Viktor Arvidsson would have seemed far-fetched at the beginning of the season.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for far-fetched
unlikely
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Prey, an unlikely hero off the bench, finished 4-of-4 on 3-pointers for 12 points.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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To mark the occasion, the company enlisted an unlikely duo — Megan Thee Stallion and Nickelback — for a music video that reimagines one of the most recognizable rock songs of the 2000s.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Far-fetched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/far-fetched. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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