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
The most plausible leader of the principled opposition to the regime is Salome Zurabishvili, the outgoing president, who served for the past six years and has been vocal in calling out the fraudulent election.
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Christian Caryl, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
The most plausible means at its disposal is major missile strikes on South Korean nuclear facilities, which would likely provoke the very conflict that North Korea acquired nuclear weapons to avoid.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
However, a court dismissed the case failing to state a plausible claim.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Other than needing to win out their remaining two games against the Giants and the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is plausible, the Colts need one of either the Chargers or Broncos to lose out.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Christian Caryl, Foreign Affairs, 26 Dec. 2024
The most plausible means at its disposal is major missile strikes on South Korean nuclear facilities, which would likely provoke the very conflict that North Korea acquired nuclear weapons to avoid.
—Robert E. Kelly, Foreign Affairs, 30 Dec. 2024
However, a court dismissed the case failing to state a plausible claim.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 29 Dec. 2024
Other than needing to win out their remaining two games against the Giants and the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is plausible, the Colts need one of either the Chargers or Broncos to lose out.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 28 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
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That project would have let third-party fact checkers such as the Associated Press and Reuters, in addition to credible experts, comment on flagged articles in order to verify the content.Jonathan Vanian,Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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Then create a framework for sharing these experiences in a way that positions me as a credible guide while staying authentic and relatable.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Pitt’s cause of death was revealed as sharp and blunt force injuries with probable strangulation, according to the Ventura County Medical Examiner, The Ventura County Star reported.Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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In a season in which a Clemson-Alabama CFP rematch seemed probable, this shocker temporarily shook up that inevitability.Scott Dochterman, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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During the day, open curtains and blinds to let in as much light as possible.Cathy Habas, SELF, 17 Jan. 2025
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The disease can affect the colon and rectum and can weaken the body, leading to possible life-threatening complications.Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Focusing On Historical Consistency A successful micro-cap IPO relies on telling a compelling growth story, backed by consistent financial data.Ivan Lunegov, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Some efforts have been criticized for their inability to sustain compelling narratives throughout the course of a season.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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