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
William Morrow, 352 pages, $30 The best historical fiction folds real events into a plausible narrative, with a soupçon of embellishment, without distorting the facts while making these events as relevant as today’s incidents.
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Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Of course, there needs to be far more research to prove this is a case of causation rather than mere correlation, but that research is plausible.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Zachary’s anger and jealousy towards Reacher is misplaced but — like so vanishingly few elements of Reacher — plausible and convincing.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Step 3: Fabricate a plausible but incorrect summary.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Oline H. Cogdill, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2025
Of course, there needs to be far more research to prove this is a case of causation rather than mere correlation, but that research is plausible.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Zachary’s anger and jealousy towards Reacher is misplaced but — like so vanishingly few elements of Reacher — plausible and convincing.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
Step 3: Fabricate a plausible but incorrect summary.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for plausible
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In 2022, under the creative direction of Triple H, Kross, and Scarlett made a dramatic return to WWE, immediately establishing themselves as a credible threat in the SmackDown main event scene by targeting Drew McIntyre.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Realistically, a credible forward defense posture would likely take seven to ten years—or longer—to establish.—
Mark S. Bell,
Foreign Affairs,
31 Mar. 2025
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Next week, the Mavericks will strive to fend off a pair of sub-.500 clubs, the 23-51 Brooklyn Nets and the 35-38 Atlanta Hawks, at home in American Airlines Arena before heading to Tinseltown to suit up against another probable lower playoff seed in the West, the 42-31 L.A. Clippers.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2025
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Will regulatory agencies translate the pro-innovation rhetoric of their probable leaders into concrete, consistent rules that the industry can rely on?—
Tonya M. Evans,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Citing the sheriff's office, WESH reported that deputies initially responded to a report of a possible shooting at the couple's home in Orlo Vista, just west of Orlando, at around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Russian troops often carve that backs off their assault cars’ cabs in order to facilitate a quick exit, so there was nothing but a possible thin screen to stop an FPV that barreled toward the anti-tank mine resting in the back of one idling Lada.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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That is why the idea of a single payment app that streamlines all financial needs is so compelling.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Back in June, Apple floated a compelling scenario for its newfangled Siri.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Plausible.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plausible. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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