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 large-scale return of the supposedly canceled can’t be blamed on collective amnesia, or even a public that clings to plausible deniability.
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Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
If Dolphins are bad enough to get overall top pick -- which is unfortunately plausible.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
These systems generate plausible responses based on patterns in data, triggered by user input, not independent thought or intent.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
One, which remains highly plausible, is Carlos Baleba.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 26 Apr. 2026
If Dolphins are bad enough to get overall top pick -- which is unfortunately plausible.
—Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
These systems generate plausible responses based on patterns in data, triggered by user input, not independent thought or intent.
—Larry Magid, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026
One, which remains highly plausible, is Carlos Baleba.
—Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
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Officials added that state law allows coordination with ICE for individuals convicted of serious felonies or those facing credible charges, and said California does not interfere with federal immigration enforcement.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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Ask for credible sources and fact-check responses.—
LeeAnn Weintraub,
Daily News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Embiid began Wednesday listed as probable for Game 2, but six hours before tip-off, the 76ers ruled him out with a right ankle sprain and right hip soreness.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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Aaron Nola is listed as the probable pitcher for Monday.—
Alexandra Simon,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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The company has raced to buy as much computing power as possible, making $600 billion in spending commitments last year.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Determined to rise to the occasion and work out every possible kink, Daisy sets out to resolve conflicts between the stews and in the galley.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2026
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No one in the East has been dominant in the first round, so the Knicks entering the second round on a three-game winning streak is compelling.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
2 May 2026
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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